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Which principle does an aneroid barometer work on?

  • A.Deformation of an evacuated metal capsule
  • B.The height to which the atmospheric pressure is able to support a column of a dense liquid such as mercury
  • C.The change in resistance of a wire
  • D.The frequency at which a vibrating quartz element oscillates when it is subjected to an applied pressure

Answer: A

An evacuated corrugated metal capsule is prevented from collapsing by a spring, and its deflection under changing external pressure is amplified mechanically to move a pointer. It is compact and robust, which is why it is used in altimeters and barographs. Vibrating quartz and piezoresistive sensors are the basis of modern electronic barometers and offer better stability. The shared properties explain why these belong to one family, and the differences explain why more than one exists.

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