Which of the following device is used to measure vacuum?
Correct answer: C. U-tube manometer
- A. Barometer
- B. Hygrometer
- C. U-tube manometer
- D. Venturi metre
Explanation
A U-tube manometer measures pressure relative to another pressure and can therefore measure vacuum or negative gauge pressure. A barometer measures atmospheric pressure, while a hygrometer measures humidity.
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