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State two advantages of an aneroid barometer over a simple barometer.

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1. Aneroid barometer does not need a mercury column, so it is compact. It is easier to handle.It is easier to read, as the measurements are calibrated minutely.

2. It is highly sensitive and can be used to record small changes in pressure.


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