7.3.1.2 - Aneroid Barometer
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What is an aneroid barometer?
💡 Hint: Think about how air pressure can affect the structure of a device.
How does an aneroid barometer differ from a mercury barometer?
💡 Hint: Consider the materials used in each type of barometer.
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What does an aneroid barometer primarily measure?
💡 Hint: Look for what it's specifically designed to gauge.
True or False: Aneroid barometers use liquid to measure air pressure.
💡 Hint: Think about the materials and mechanisms involved.
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A hiker is using an aneroid barometer at sea level, and the pressure reading is 1015 hPa. If they ascend to a height of 1000 meters, what would you expect the new reading to be if the density of air decreases proportionally?
💡 Hint: Use the known decrease in pressure with altitude!
Explain how an aneroid barometer can assist in predicting weather changes when moving from high-pressure to low-pressure systems.
💡 Hint: Think about how the pressure reading varies with weather conditions.
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