Which liquid is used in a barometer?

Alcohol

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Mercury

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Liquid nitrogen

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Gasoline

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B Mercury
Mercury is the liquid used in a barometer. Some of the properties that make it a suitable choice are listed below:

High density: Smaller length of mercury (76 cm) can balance the atmospheric pressure.

It is more sensitive to changes in pressure.

It has a low freezing point.

It does not evaporate easily.

It is shiny, making it convenient to read the mercury level.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Which property of liquids is used in making thermometer? Which is the commonly used liquid? [2 MARKS]

Join BYJU'S Learning Program