Answer
76 cm.
Work Step by Step
A siphon relies on atmospheric pressure to transfer fluid through a tube. Atmospheric pressure can support a column of mercury that is at most 76 cm high.
This is stated on page 268.
Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)
by Hewitt, Paul G.
Published by
Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10:
0321909100
ISBN 13:
978-0-32190-910-7
Chapter 14 - Think and Explain - Page 279-281: 62
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