Which liquid is used in an aneroid barometer?
AMercury
BNone
CWater
DAlcohol
Correct answer
B. None
Explanation
An aneroid barometer is an instrument used for measuring pressure as a method that does not involve liquid. Invented in 1844 by French scientist Lucien Vidi, the aneroid barometer uses a small, flexible metal box called an aneroid cell (capsule), which is made from an alloy of beryllium and copper.