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1. What is the Barometer used for?

AUsed to measure atmospheric pressure
BUsed to listen to internal sounds of the heart and lungs
CUsed to measure the speed of a vehicle
DUsed to measure the relative density (specific gravity) of liquids

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Answer: A

'Barometer' relates to: Used to measure atmospheric pressure

2. Which of the following describes the use of a Barometer?

AUsed to measure atmospheric pressure
BUsed to listen to internal sounds of the heart and lungs
CUsed to measure wind speed
DUsed to measure the volume of air a person inhales and exhales, assessing lung function

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Answer: A

'Barometer' relates to: Used to measure atmospheric pressure

3. Which instrument is described as: 'Used to measure atmospheric pressure'?

ABarometer
BPyrometer
COhmmeter
DAmmeter

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Answer: A

This corresponds to 'Barometer'.

4. Identify the instrument: 'Used to measure atmospheric pressure'.

ASpeedometer
BAudiometer
CBarometer
DSphygmomanometer

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Answer: C

This corresponds to 'Barometer'.

5. What is the Thermometer used for?

AUsed to measure electrical resistance
BUsed to measure electric current
CUsed to measure temperature
DUsed to measure the amount of heat involved in a chemical reaction or physical change

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Answer: C

'Thermometer' relates to: Used to measure temperature

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