Question

What is the function of the simple Mercury barometer

Answer 1

Mercury barometers are primarily used for measuring atmospheric pressure. ... Since atmospheric pressure varies with altitude, themercury barometer can also be used to measure the altitude of a place. Primarily, though, it is used for measurement of atmospheric pressure.

Answer 2

Answer:

SIMPLE MERCURY BAROMETER

Explanation:

Atmospheric Pressure is measured with the help of a barometer.Different types of barometers are used for this purpose.Pressure is read in centimeters or inches of mercury,a true measure of the height of the mercury column.Another pressure unit is millibars.In a simple type of barometer,mercury is used for measuring the pressure.But such a barometer is difficult to carry.Nowadays,Aneroid Barometer is used for measuring atmospheric pressure.It is easy to carry because it has no mercury column in it.An altimeter tells the height of the plane during its flight.Another instrument using an Aneroid Barometer is the barograph,which provides a continuous record of the pressure.