Suppose a mercury thermometer contains 3.250g of mercury and has a capillary that is 0.180mm in diameter.
How far does the mercury rise in the capillary when the temperature changes from 0.0 ∘C to 25.0 ∘C? The density of mercury at these temperatures is 13.596 g/cm3 and 13.534 g/cm3, respectively.

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Suppose a mercury thermometer contains 3.250g of mercury and has a capillary that is 0.180mm in diameter.
How far does the mercury rise in the capillary when the temperature changes from 0.0 ∘C to 25.0 ∘C? The density of mercury at these temperatures is 13.596 g/cm3 and 13.534 g/cm3, respectively.

wolfe8 · Answer

Welcome to OpenStudy. I believe you can find the volume using d=m/V and then use the formula for a cylinder(the capillary) V=pi*r^2*h to find the height.

joannablackwelder · Answer

Yes, find the height at each temp and find the difference in height for the rise.

anonymous · Answer

Ohhh that make sense now. Thank you very much.

wolfe8 · Answer

You're very welcome. It was more of a math question actually when you look at it :) Have a good night

wolfe8 · Answer

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joannablackwelder · Answer

Glad you got it figured out! :)