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The altimeter works by measuring temperature changes — that's how it knows your altitude, right?
Not quite, Jordan. The altimeter measures atmospheric pressure, not temperature. It uses an aneroid wafer that expands and contracts with pressure changes.
📖 PHAK Ch. 8, p. 8-2 — "Altimeters"
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The altimeter measures atmospheric pressure using an aneroid wafer. As the aircraft climbs, pressure decreases, causing the wafer to expand and indicate a higher altitude.
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PHAK Ch. 8, p. 8-2 — "Altimeters"
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PHAK Chapter 8, page 8-2 confirmed. Explanation matches source material. +1 mastery point for Flight Instruments.
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