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WASSCE
A small amount of air is introduced into the vacuum above the mercury in a mercury barometer tube. The mercury level goes down because the air molecules
A.
heat the mercury and make it to expand.
B.
increase the pressure above the mercury.
C.
cool the mercury and make it to contract.
D.
decrease the pressure above the mercury.
Answer: D
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