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Rotameter is used for measuring:

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  1. Density
  2. Viscosity
  3. Flow rate
  4. Velocity

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Option 3 : Flow rate
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Explanation:

Rotameter

  • Rotameter is a constant pressure drop variable area flowmeter.
  • It measures the flow rate of liquid or gas.
  • As the area changes, there will be a change in the Volumetric flow rate.
  • No electricity is required.


The construction is as shown:

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