A manometer measures the _____________ pressure?
Correct answer: C. Gauge
- A. Atmospheric
- B. Absolute
- C. Gauge
- D. None of these
Explanation
A conventional manometer compares the process pressure with atmospheric pressure, so its direct reading is gauge pressure. Absolute pressure requires adding atmospheric pressure to the gauge reading.
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