Which one of the following instruments is used for measuring moisture

Which one of the following instruments is used for measuring moisture content of air ?

Hydrometer
Hygrometer
Hypsometer
Pycnometer
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UPSC CAPF – 2017
A Hygrometer is used for measuring moisture content of air.
– A hygrometer is an instrument used to measure the amount of water vapor in the air, soil, or confined spaces. This is commonly known as humidity.
– A hydrometer is used to measure the specific gravity (or relative density) of liquids, i.e., the ratio of the density of the liquid to the density of water.
– A hypsometer is used to measure elevations or the boiling point of a liquid.
– A pycnometer is a device used to measure the density of solids or liquids.
Different types of hygrometers exist, including mechanical hygrometers, electrical hygrometers (using resistance or capacitance), and dew-point hygrometers. They are essential tools in meteorology, HVAC systems, and various industrial and scientific applications where humidity control is important.
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