NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A barometer is used for?
A
Temperature
B
Density
C
Air pressure
D
Smog
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A barometer is a scientific instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure, also called barometric pressure. The atmosphere is the layers of air wrapped around Earth. That air has a weight and presses against everything it touches as gravity pulls it to Earth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hence, Barometer is used to measure air or atmospheric pressure.

Detailed explanation-3: -Atmospheric pressure is also known as barometric pressure because it is measured using a barometer. A rising barometer indicates increasing atmospheric pressure and a falling barometer indicates decreasing atmospheric pressure.

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