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A simple U-tube manometer can measure negative gauge pressures.

(a) True

(b) False

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This interesting question is from Manometer topic in section Buoyancy and Floatation of Fluid Mechanics

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The correct answer is (a) True

Explanation: The height of the manometric fluid in a U-tube manometer in the test column would fall if there is a positive gauge pressure. The height would increase if there is a negative gauge pressure. It is possible to measure negative gauge pressures with a U-tube manometer. However, the negative pressure cannot fall below -1 Bar.

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