Question

A manometer measures the atmospheric pressure.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

1. Manometers are precision instruments that are used to measure pressure, which is the force exerted by a gas or liquid per unit of surface area owing to the effects of the weight of that gas or liquid from gravity.
2. Manometers can be set up to measure different pressure values depending on the type and how they are configured.
3. A barometer is a scientific instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure.

Hence, the given statement is true.