A barometer measures the _____________ pressure?
Correct answer: A. Absolute
- A. Absolute
- B. Gauge
- C. Absolute as well as gauge
- D. dynamic
Explanation
A barometer measures atmospheric pressure relative to a perfect vacuum, so its reading is absolute pressure. Gauge pressure would require comparison with atmospheric pressure and is zero for an open barometer.
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