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Most accurate instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure is . . . . . . . . barometer.

A. Aneroid type

B. Kew type

C. Fortin type

D. All of the above

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Atmospheric pressure is measured by Barometer. However, the most accurate instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure is a Fortin-type Barometer.
Fortin Barometer is the most commonly used barometer for calibration duties. It is a highly accurate instrument that provides measurement inaccuracy levels of between ±0.03% of full-scale reading and ±0.001% of full-scale reading depending on the measurement range.

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