Small furnace draught is accurately measured by an inclined tube manometer, in which the manometric liquid used most commonly is __________________?

Correct answer: C. Paraffin

  • A. Water
  • B. Carbon tetrachloride
  • C. Paraffin
  • D. Ethylene glycol

Explanation

Paraffin has a relatively low density, so a small pressure difference produces a comparatively large liquid displacement in the inclined tube. This makes it suitable for sensitive furnace-draught measurements.

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