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What is the Venturi meter used for?

  • Measuring large-scale flows

  • Measuring temperature

  • Measuring speed

  • Measuring height

Answer

The Venturi meter, invented by Clemens Herschel in Holyoke, is used for measuring large-scale flows. It's widely used in a number of engineering applications today, including waterworks and carburetors, as well as aviation instrumentation.
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