Is a Manometer Designed to Work Below its Natural Frequency?

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A manometer is designed to operate effectively below its natural frequency to avoid resonance with pressure fluctuations. When temperature changes slowly, the manometer can accurately measure pressure, but rapid temperature variations can disrupt its functionality. Understanding the natural frequency involves considering the physical properties and dynamics of the manometer system. The design must ensure that the natural frequency is significantly lower than the frequency of pressure fluctuations to maintain accuracy. This consideration is crucial for reliable manometer performance in varying conditions.
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Is manometer suppose to work below its natural frequency ?
I saw a textbook problem asking to design a manometer with its natural frequency way way below the pressure's fluctuation frequency, so was confused.

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XiangYan said:
Is manometer suppose to work below its natural frequency ?
I saw a textbook problem asking to design a manometer with its natural frequency way way below the pressure's fluctuation frequency, so was confused.

Thanks

Think about how a traditional manometer works physically. When temperature varies slowly, the manometer keeps up just fine. What happens if the temperature varies very quickly?

Also, how do you think you would calculate the "natural frequency" of a manometer? Think resonance...
 

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