Which of the following is used for very accurate measurement of flow of gas at low velocity? (A) Pitot tube (B) Rotameter (C) Segmental orificemeter (D) Hot wire anemometer

Which of the following is used for very accurate measurement of flow
of gas at low velocity?
(A) Pitot tube
(B) Rotameter
(C) Segmental orificemeter
(D) Hot wire anemometer
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Answer :

(D) Hot wire anemometer
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