Question

Advantages of aneroid barometer over simple barometer

Answer 1

In fact an aneroid barometer is found to be less accurate when compared with a mercury barometer.But the advantage in an aneroid barometer is the quick and easy handling of the instrument.It can be carried from one place to another without any apprehension of damage to the instrument whereas this is not possible in the case of mercury barometer.Further it can be fitted to an aircraft to sustain variations and rolls of the aircraft whereas a mercury barometer cannot be fitted like this.But an aneroid barometer is subject to errors owing to temperature and hystersis lag and these cannot be fully eliminated.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Aneroid barometer does not need a mercury column, so it is compact. It is easier to handle.

2. It is easier to read, as the measurements are calibrate minutely.

3. It is highly sensitive and can be used to record small changes in pressure.