What is used for measuring wind speed?

Voltmeter

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Cup anemometer

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Ammeter

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Ohmmeter

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Solution

The correct option is D Cup anemometer
Wind speed or flow velocity are caused as the wind blows from high pressure to low pressure due to change in temperature. Wind speed is commonly measured by an instrument call anemometer. The most common type is the cup anemometer.

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An anemometer is usually used to measure
(a) speed of wind
(b) direction of wind
(c) humidity in the air
(d) none of these

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