Multiple choice

Directions: Choose one word from the alternatives to replace the phrase given below.

An instrument for measuring the pressure of liquids and gases

  1. Manometer

  2. Micrometer

  3. Algometer

  4. Tensimeter
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Explanation

A manometer measures pressure of liquids and gases using fluid columns or electronic sensors. The Greek 'mano-' refers to pressure (related to 'thin' or 'rarefied'). Micrometers gauge tiny distances, algometers measure pain sensitivity, and tensimeters assess surface tension.

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