Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 10 - Fluids - Misconceptual Questions - Page 285: 12

Answer

Choice A.

Work Step by Step

The wind blowing outside, across the mouth of the chimney, decreases the air pressure there relative to the air pressure inside the house. The greater pressure difference pushes the smoke more rapidly up the chimney.
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