why does mercurry perform siphon even in vacuum?

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why does mercurry perform siphon even in vacuum?

2006-09-01 20:18:22 · 3 answers · asked by Soumangsu Chekraborty 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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I don't know that I accept your premise- but to the extent it is true I guess it would be because it remains a liquid even at very low pressure. That, in turn, is because mercury has a very low vapor pressure. Very low, but not zero (otherwise mercury vapor lamps wouldn't be ubiquitous).

2006-09-01 20:55:48 · answer #1 · answered by Fred S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's specific weight which is 13.4

2006-09-02 03:34:57 · answer #2 · answered by bobitself 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

i didnt know it did id like an example please dont say a thermo either

2006-09-02 03:23:36 · answer #3 · answered by k dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋