Bourdon Manometer Quiz

What is the main component of a Bourdon manometer?

• Curved tube

• Balloon

• Flat plate

• Straight pipe

What property of the tube is utilized in a Bourdon manometer?

• Viscosity

• Elasticity

• Conductivity

• Density

What happens to the tube when the pressure inside is higher than atmospheric pressure?

• It expands

• It straightens

• It contracts

• It breaks

What materials are commonly used to make the tubes of Bourdon manometers?

• Aluminum and steel

• Plastic and rubber

• Glass and wood

• Brass and copper

What is the shape of the cross-section of the tube in a Bourdon manometer?

• Triangular

• Elliptical or oval

• Square

• Circular

What is the typical thickness range of the tube in a Bourdon manometer?

• 1 to 5 millimeters

• 0.1 to several millimeters

• 5 to 10 millimeters

• 0.01 to 0.1 millimeters

What type of pressure can Bourdon manometers measure?

• Only absolute pressure

• Only atmospheric pressure

• Only vacuum pressure

• Both overpressure and underpressure

What is the accuracy range of measurements for Bourdon manometers?

• 2 to 5%

• 0.6 to 2%

• 5 to 10%

• 0.1 to 0.5%

What is mandatory for Bourdon manometers to ensure accurate readings?

• Inspection

• Cleaning

• Replacement

• Calibration

What mechanism is connected to the tube in a Bourdon manometer?

• Gear mechanism

• Piston mechanism

• Rack and pinion

• Toothed mechanism