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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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