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A device used for recording the pressure of a gas is called:


A

Anemometer

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B

Manometer

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C

Odometer

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D

Ammeter

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Solution

The correct option is B

Manometer


Explanation for the correct option

  1. A manometer is used to measure the pressure of a gas in a closed container.
  2. A manometer consists of a U-shaped glass tube filled with a high-density liquid such as mercury.

Explanation for the incorrect options

  1. An anemometer measures wind speed.
  2. An odometer measures distance.
  3. An ammeter measures electric current.

Hence, option (b) will be correct.


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