The diagram shows a simple mercury barometer.Which of the following does not cause the height of the mercury column to vary ?
  • A
    Changes in the atmospheric pressure
  • BChanges in the value of $g$
  • C
    Evaporation of mercury from the barometer reservoir
  • D
    Leakage of air into the tube
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