The average height of a column of mercury (Hg) in a barometer at sea level is
A) 1013 inches.
B) 29.00 millibars.
C) 760 mm (76 cm).
D) something that can not be determined without knowing air temperature.
C
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a. Europa b. Saturn c. Jupiter d. Mars
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