Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Barometer invented by

  1. Baekeland

  2. Alessandro Volta

  3. Evangelista Torricelli

  4. Gaston Plante
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Explanation

Evangelista Torricelli invented the mercury barometer in 1643, building on Galileo's work. His invention provided the first direct measurement of atmospheric pressure and explained how suction pumps worked.

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