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Q · Fluid MechanicsMedium · 45s
The instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure is: Option: 4
TopicFluid Mechanics
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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A barometer measures atmospheric pressure. Manometers measure gauge/differential pressure. The Pitot tube measures fluid flow speed.
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Final Answer: Option (d