Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The Barometer was invented by

  1. John Kemeny

  2. Thomas Edison

  3. Galileo Galie

  4. Evangelista Torricelli
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Explanation

Evangelista Torricelli invented the barometer in 1643. Galileo Galilei was his mentor and inspired the work, but Torricelli actually created the device to measure atmospheric pressure using mercury in a glass tube.

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