what is the name of the u-shaped tube used to measure the pressure of gases?

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what is the name of the u-shaped tube used to measure the pressure of gases?

2006-10-18 06:00:46 · 5 answers · asked by desdemona 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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The device used to measure the pressure of atmospheric gas is called a barometer. The device used to measure the pressure of gases inside sealed systems are called manometers.

A nice article on this topic and simple explanation with examples can be found here:

http://www.research.umbc.edu/~budzicho/Chp6note2.html

Hope this helps,
sbj

2006-10-18 06:10:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

A manometer.

2006-10-18 13:02:31 · answer #2 · answered by The ~Muffin~ Man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

manometer

2006-10-18 13:03:50 · answer #3 · answered by sanjay b 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋

manometer

2006-10-18 13:01:47 · answer #4 · answered by The Cheminator 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

I have no clue!

2006-10-18 13:03:34 · answer #5 · answered by pollywollydoda 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋