Practice Barometers and Manometers - 3.1 | 4. Introduction to Barometers | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What does a barometer measure?

💡 Hint: Think about weather instruments.

Question 2

Easy

What is the density of mercury compared to water?

💡 Hint: Consider why we use it in barometers.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does a barometer measure?

  • Atmospheric pressure
  • Temperature
  • Density

💡 Hint: Consider weather forecasting tools.

Question 2

True or False: A differential manometer measures pressure relative to the atmosphere.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the terminology.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A gas is maintained at a fixed volume, at a pressure of 2 atm. If the temperature is raised while keeping the volume constant, what happens to pressure?

💡 Hint: Remember the relationships between temperature and pressure in gases.

Question 2

Calculate the height of mercury in a barometer that measures an atmospheric pressure of 95000 Pa.

💡 Hint: Use the standard density of mercury for conversion.

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