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Atmospheric pressure is measured by a barometer. There are several types. The one most likely to be found in a home is an anaeroid barometer.
A barometer is used for measuring atmospheric pressure. The barometer sealed on the top with an open bottom in order to allow air pressure to push down.
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by measuring from the tip of fingers of one hand to the other
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One statement to accurately describe a difference between a mercury barometer and an aneroid barometer is that a mercury barometer is a closed tube containing mercury. An aneroid barometer is a closed, flexible container of gas.
One hand is 4 inches, more or less. A hand is an old measure- the width of a hand - used mostly, I think, for measuring the height of horses. One could move up horse hand by hand and count how many hands tall the horse is.
Yes. The barometer is one of the most important tools in forecasting and studying weather.
The first person to invent the barometer. Since it was the first one, it was also the first "longest" one (and the first "shortest" one as well).
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When measuring one point to another point you are measuring distance.
Use the highest available voltage setting. One should know the system voltage before attempting to measure, other wise it may lead to accidents.