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Who discovered mercury barometer?

The Italian scientist Evangelista Torricelli is considered the inventor of a barometer in 1643 but many others have been preoccupied with this issue and before it.The purpose of a barometer is to measure the pressure.


Can relative humidity be measured with an instrument?

Yes, you can check the whether with an instrument. this instrument is called a thermometer. this is how it works... when it's freezing cold it should be below 0. when it's hot it should be at least above 10 degrees. These thermometers should be kept outside so the thermometer is absolutely right or it's close to the right answer. However, a hygrometer can be used to use relative humidity. Or it is how much water vapor is in the air.


What does the dry bulb and the wet bulb do?

Wet bulb thermometer is a regular thermometer but the base that is the part where the mercury get stored is kept in some wet condition depend on the humidity level you want to check and then we are checking the environmental temperature. It mainly used for scientific purposes and not for regular use. Dry bulb is our regular thermometer where the mercury storage point is kept dry.


How do you prevent oxidation on metal refrigerator racks?

a box of baking soda will help, oxidation is due to high humidity inside and outside the refrigerator. check your drains and empty the catch pan regularly, repair or replace door seals, and possibly have the refrigerant level checked.


What major landforms are near Houston?

ok im doing a project and i was researching major landforms near brookshire, and the best i found in that area is mountains, hills,sand dunes, and the soil is fertile to farmers. near houston and austin is the caprock escarpment so check into that also...(:

Related questions

What is a barometer supposed to do?

Its supposed to check the moisture in the air :)


What did Leonardo Da Vinci invent to check humidity?

Hygrometer.


Who discovered mercury barometer?

The Italian scientist Evangelista Torricelli is considered the inventor of a barometer in 1643 but many others have been preoccupied with this issue and before it.The purpose of a barometer is to measure the pressure.


How would you check the weather in Antarctica?

You can measure weather using a thermometer, a barometer and an anemometer or other tool of choice.


Why does my dodge ram will not start when it is raining or the humidity is high?

Check the distributor cap


When do youplant potatoes?

Depends yearly, check the farmers almanac


You check a barometer and observe that the air pressure has been dropping all day. Is tonight's weather more likely to be calm or stormy?

clam or stormy


Where can I get insurance quotes for autos in Lansing, Michigan?

Farmers Insurance offers competitive auto insurance. Check with your local Farmers agent for quotes.


Where can I buy 30 year term life insurance?

Farmers Insurance offers 30 year term policies. Check with your local Farmers agent for a quote.


How did Francis Bacon invent the barometer?

Francis Bacon isn't given credit for inventing the barometer because he did not invent it. It's appearance in the 17th century is generally credited to Evangelista Torricelli, though Gasparo Berti and Rene Decarte built or described similar instruments. A link can be found below to check facts and learn more.


Who made Agway tillers before 1985?

Troy or check Eastern States Farmers Exchange


What is mold caused by?

Mould is mostly caused by humidity or leakage. For example, if you have mould on your ceiling, you should check if your roof isn't leaking.