Question

The primary difference between a barometer and a manometer is

A. a barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure, and a manometer is used to measure gauge pressure.
B. a barometer uses mercury, while a manometer can use any liquid. a barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure, and a manometer is used to measure absolute pressure.
C a barometer reads in mm, while a manometer reads in Pa.
D a barometer can measure either positivee or negative pressure, while a manometer only
E positive pressure. measures

Answer 1

a barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure, and a manometer is used to measure gauge pressure.

Step-by-step explanation:

A barometer measures air pressure at any locality with sea level as the reference.

However, a manometer is used to measure all pressures especially gauge pressures. Thus, if the aim is to measure the pressure at any point below a fluid surface, a barometer is used to determine the air pressure. The manometer may now be used to determine the gauge pressure

The algebraic sum of these two values gives the absolute pressure.