GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

UNITS DEVICES DIMENSIONS AND MEASUREMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name of the instrument to measure atomspheric pressure?
A
Callipers
B
Bolometer
C
Barograph
D
Barometer
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Some aneroid barometers use a mechanical tool to track the changes in atmospheric pressure over a period of time. These aneroid barometers are called barographs.

Detailed explanation-2: -A barometer is an instrument which is used to measure the atmospheric pressure at a certain place or altitude.

Detailed explanation-3: -Barometers are instruments used to predict short term changes in weather patterns by measuring air pressure. There are two types of barometers: mercury and aneroid.

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