Question

What does a manometer measure?

a. Distance
b. Pressure
c. Force
d. Temperature

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Answer 1

Answer:

b. Pressure

Explanation:

A Manometer is usually used to measure Pressure.

Answer 2

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Option b.

Pressure

Manometer measure Pressure.

$\textbf{\underline{\underline{Additional Information :-}}}$

• Manometers are used to measure the pressure by fluids (liquid/gas).

• Manometers are the devices which measure pressure and are usually ‘U - Shaped’.

• It is a glass tube with Mercury liquid in it.

• This device helps us see the difference of pressure between atmosphere and single pressure or difference between two pressures.

• They are one of the oldest type of pressure measurement.

• Otto von Guericke was the one who invented Manometers.