Principle & Working of U-Tube Manometer

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A U-tube manometer is a device used to measure gas pressure by utilizing the height difference of liquid columns in a U-shaped tube. When gas pressure is applied to one side, it displaces the liquid, causing a measurable height difference that correlates to the pressure relative to atmospheric conditions. This principle allows for accurate pressure readings in various applications, making it essential for understanding fluid dynamics and pressure measurement techniques.

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please explain the principle and working of a normal U-tube manometer
 
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pras_quantum said:
please explain the principle and working of a normal U-tube manometer
Did you find a perfect answer to your "charging a capacitor" problem first?
 
yes,i referred to my friend..i got to know that..it was easy when he explained how it was charged practically and discharging also..but can u answer me this question,why its used and principle?
 
Hi there,

A U-tube manometer is used to measure gas pressure inside an environment. The environment connected to one side of the manometer will push the liquid down, forcing the other side to lift. From the height difference between the two sides, you can measure the pressure compared to atmospheric pressure (on that particuliar moment).

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pras_quantum said:
yes,i referred to my friend..i got to know that..it was easy when he explained how it was charged practically and discharging also..but can u answer me this question,why its used and principle?
Explain it under the "charging a capacitor" head then.
 
pras_quantum said:
please explain the principle and working of a normal U-tube manometer
and explain achimedes principle
 
pras_quantum said:
please explain the principle and working of a normal U-tube manometer

What is the context of your questoin? Is it for schoolwork? Are you supposed to turn in a write-up of how it works? Did you try searching about it at wikipedia.org?
 

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