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Pirani gauge operation is based on the following principle:

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Pirani gauge → used for vacuum measurement → based on heat conduction by gases.
Updated On: June 02, 2025
  • Change in volume with pressure
  • Change in viscosity with pressure
  • Change in thermal conductivity of gas with pressure
  • Ionization of gas at low pressure
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

A Pirani gauge measures pressure by detecting changes in thermal conductivity of the gas. As pressure drops, the thermal conductivity decreases, affecting heat loss from a heated filament.
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