Which of the following instruments takes the data from the static port only?
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Airspeed Indicator
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Altimeter
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Machmeter
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All of the above
B
Correct answer
Explanation
In aircraft instruments, the static port provides ambient atmospheric pressure readings. The altimeter uses ONLY static pressure to calculate altitude by comparing it to a reference pressure (standard atmosphere). The airspeed indicator requires both pitot pressure (ram air pressure) and static pressure to calculate airspeed. Machmeters need pitot, static, and temperature data.