The Pascal is a unit created by a 17th century French philosopher and mathematician. Which of the following devices might you use to measure Pascals?

In the 17th century, Blaise Pascal became the first person to use a barometer to measure differences in altitude, and pioneered studies in atmospheric pressure. Pressure is more commonly measured in kilopascals or kPas. A ceilometer? That measures the height of clouds.

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