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A satellite revolves round the earth. Air pressure inside the satellite is maintained at 76 cm of mercury. Height of mercury column, in a barometer tube 1 m long placed in the satellite, is

A.

76cm

B.

slightly less than 76 cm

C.

1 m

D.

zero

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A satellite moving around the earth is just like a freely falling lift.