An instrument used for measuring pressure head, generally made up of a small pipe tapped into the side of conduit is called ___________________?
Correct answer: C. Piezometer
- A. Pilot tube
- B. Manometer
- C. Piezometer
- D. All are correct
Explanation
A piezometer is a small tube connected to the side of a conduit, allowing the pressure head to be measured from the height of the water column. A Pitot tube measures velocity head, while a manometer is a broader pressure-measuring device using a liquid column.
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