$A$ barometer is constructed using a liquid (density $= 760 \; kg/m^3$). What would be the height (in $m$) of the liquid column,when a mercury barometer reads $76 \; cm$? (density of mercury $= 13600 \; kg/m^3$)

  • A
    $0.76$
  • B
    $1.36$
  • C
    $13.6$
  • D
    $136$

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