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[bə-rŏḿĭ-tər]
(n.)An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure, used especially in…
(n.)Something that registers or responds to fluctuations; an indicator:…
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A barometer is an instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure. It can measure the pressure exerted by the atmosphere by using water, air, or mercury. Pressure tendency can forecast short term ch...
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How a barometer measures air pressure ... Evangelista Torricelli invented the mercury barometer in 1643 and today's mercury barometers are much like those of the 17th century. ... The drawing above shows the basic principles of a barometer.
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The Daily Barometer, a college media publication. ... Jeffrey Basinger | THE DAILY BAROMETER Senior midfielder Najma Homidi runs from Huskie player Kate Deines during the Beavers 2-1 victory over Washington last weekend. Senior forward Melissa Peck put up one of the two goals scored during the game...
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barometer information ... ABOUT THE BAROMETER ... The main external components a wheel barometer...
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Weather forecasters measure air pressure with a barometer. Barometers are used to measure the current air pressure at a particular location in "inches of mercury" or in "millibars" (mb). A measurement of 29.92 inches of mercury is equivalent to 1013.25 millibars.
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Have your parents help you make a barometer, hygrometer, rain gauge, weather vane, and compass. Plus how to keep a weather journal. ... Make Your Own Barometer...
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Make a Barometer ... Do you know what the air pressure is today? You can find out for yourself by measuring the air pressure on a barometer. ... Be careful not to place your barometer near a window, as the barometer is sensitive to temperature as well as air pressure.
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Using Your Barometer ... Any air leaks around the piece of balloon will affect how well your barometer will work. ... Compare the readings of the barometer outside with those of a barometer inside.
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