Q: A mercury barometer is placed in an elevator accelerating upwards with a constant acceleration (assume constant temperature and no air leaks). If h is the height of mercury column in the stationary elevator and H is the height of mercury column in the moving elevator, then which one of the following is correct?
(a)H > h
(b)H = h
(c)H < h
(d)Nothing can be concluded due to insufficient data
Correct Answer: (b)
The correct answer is (b): H = h. Subject: Geography | Sub-topic: Atmosphere & Climatology Note: This answer was determined through AI-based research. Verify against the official answer key when available.