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Sudden fall in barometer is indication of

Storm
Rain
Tide
Clear weather

Answer: Option A

1. Which instrument is used to measure strength of direct current ?

Stroboscope
Streoscope
Tangent Galvanometer
Tachometer

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Stroboscope - is used to view rapidly moving objects,

Streoscope - is used to view two dimensional pictures,

Tachometer - is used to determine rotational speed of a shaft (used in aeroplanes and motor boats).

2. Which instrument is used to determine the intensity of colours ?

Cathetometer
Chronometer
Colorimeter
Commutator

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Cathetometer - is used to determine heights,

Chronometer - is used to longitude of a vessel at sea,

Commutator - is used to convert AC to DC.

3. Which instrument is used to measure the scattering of light by particles suspended in a liquid ?

Nephetometer
Ohmmeter
Ondometer
Pyrometer

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Ohmmeter - is used to measure electrical resistance in ohms,

Ondometer - is used to measure frequency of electromagnetic waves,

Pyrometer - is used to measure very high temperature.

4. The rotational effect of a force on a body about an axis of rotation is described in terms of

Centre of gravity
Centripetal force
Centrifugal force
Moment of force

Answer: Option D

5. Which instrument is used to record physical happenings at a distant place ?

Thermostat
Tonometer
Telemeter
Transponder

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Thermostat - is used to regulate the temperature at a particular point.

Tonometer - is used to measure the pitch of a sound,

Transponder - is used to receive a signal and transmit a reply immediately.