Very small pressure difference (< 5 mm water column) can be most conveniently measured by a/an _____________ manometer?

Correct answer: D. Inclined tube water

  • A. U-tube water
  • B. U-tube mercury
  • C. Inclined tube mercury
  • D. Inclined tube water

Explanation

An inclined water manometer gives high sensitivity because a small vertical pressure head produces a relatively long movement along the inclined tube. Mercury is less suitable here because its high density gives a much smaller displacement.

Written and checked by , MS Computer ScienceLast updated
Report an error

The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.

Prefer email? support@testustad.com

Practise Fluid Flow Operations

909 free Fluid Flow Operations MCQs from Chemical Engineering, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Exams that ask Chemical Engineering questions like this

Chemical Engineering is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.

More Fluid Flow Operations questions