Explain how the two types of barometers measure atmospheric pressure


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What are the two types of barometers? which one is better and why​

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There are two main types of barometers: mercury and aneroid. In the mercury barometer, atmospheric pressure balances a column of mercury, the height of which can be precisely measured. To increase their accuracy, mercury barometers are often corrected for ambient temperature and the local value of gravity.


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