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What's another invention of Fahrenheit besides the mercury thermometer?

  • The barometer

  • The compass

  • The microscope

  • The calendar

Answer

In addition to the mercury thermometer, Gabriel Fahrenheit invented the barometer. A barometer is a device used to measure atmospheric pressure. It is typically made of a glass tube filled with mercury, which is sealed at one end and open to the atmosphere at the other end. As the air pressure changes, the level of mercury in the tube will rise or fall.
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