Manometer is used to measure (A) Pressure in pipes, channels etc. (B) Atmospheric pressure (C) Very low pressure (D) Difference of pressure between two points

Manometer is used to measure
(A) Pressure in pipes, channels etc.
(B) Atmospheric pressure
(C) Very low pressure
(D) Difference of pressure between two points
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