Barometers are calibrated at a standard temperature of __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 32°F
Standard meteorological barometers are calibrated to read true atmospheric pressure at a standard reference temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) to eliminate thermal expansion errors in the mercury or internal mechanisms.
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