
What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
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Options:
- Anemometer
- Hygrometer
- Barometer
- Thermometer
Correct answer: Barometer
Explanation: A barometer measures atmospheric pressure; Evangelista Torricelli invented the mercury barometer in 1643, and pressure is often reported in mmHg or millibars.
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