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Which instrument is used to measure humidity in the air?

AHygrometer

BHydrometer

CLactometer

DBarometer`

Answer:

A. Hygrometer

Read Explanation:

Hygrometer

  • Hygrometer - An instrument for measuring the amount of moisture (water vapor) in the air (atmosphere)

  • It measures humidity by relating it to the amount of water vapor in the air, temperature, and pressure.

Different types of hygrometers

  • Psychrometer - An instrument that measures humidity using two thermometers, a wet and a dry thermometer.

  • Condensation Hygrometer - Humidity is determined by measuring the dew point at which moisture in the air condenses and turns into dew droplets.

  • Electronic Hygrometer - Measures humidity using changes in electrical resistance or capacitance.

Uses

  • Weather monitoring - Helps in weather forecasting by measuring the humidity in the atmosphere.

  • Agriculture - Used in greenhouses to maintain the required humidity level for some crops.


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