Objectives

The aim of this lesson is to introduce you to the concept of vacuum technology and methods of creating and measuring vacuum. On completing this lesson, you should be able to:

  1. Define pressure and distinguish between pressure of gases and pressure of liquids
  2. State how to measure pressure and identify at least 2 units of pressure
  3. Identify two kinds of pumps used in creating vacuum
  4. Identify one instrument used in measuring vacuum