Timeline of the Barometer 1643 Mercury barometer invented 1648 Pascal performs his famous experiment 1843 Aneroid barometer is invented Evangelista Torricelli Born in 1608 German Physicist ID: 1025858
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1. The BarometerBy: Paul Karkenny
2. Timeline of the Barometer1643- Mercury barometer invented1648- Pascal performs his famous experiment1843- Aneroid barometer is invented
3. Evangelista TorricelliBorn in 1608German Physicist Invented first barometerDied in 1647
4. Creation of the barometerInvented by Evangelista Torricelli in 1643Disproving traditionWhy Mercury?Torricelli’s barometer
5. Creation of the barometerIn 1648, Pascal proves relationship between atmospheric pressure and altitude.In 1843, the French scientist Lucien Vidie invented the aneroid barometer.
6. How does it work?Measures atmospheric air pressureMercury Barometer
7. How does it work?Aneroid Barometer
8. Importance in modern worldWeather forecastingStorm ChasersPressure MapsFlying aircraft
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