Which of the following oxygen flowmeters is NOT affected by gravity and can be used in any position when attached to an oxygen cylinder?

A. vertical-position flowmeter
B. Bourdon-gauge flowmeter
C. ball-and-float flowmeter
D. pressure-compensated flowmeter


Ans: B. Bourdon-gauge flowmeter

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