Which liquid is used in an aneroid barometer?
Correct answer: A. None
- A. None
- B. Alcohol
- C. Water
- D. Mercury
Explanation
An aneroid barometer measures air pressure using a sealed, flexible metal capsule rather than a liquid column. Mercury barometers use liquid mercury, so “none” is correct here.
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