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Which instrument is used to measure altitudes in aircraft's ?

Audiometer
Ammeter
Altimeter
Anemometer

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Ammeter - Measures strength of electric current.

Audiometer - Measures intensity of sound.

Anemometer - Measures force and velocity of wind and directions.

1. Electric Motor converts

Electrical energy into mechanical energy
Mechanical energy into Electrical energy
Electrical energy into light energy
None of above

Answer: Option A

2. All planets move around the sun in elliptical orbits, with the sun being at rest at one focus of the orbit.

True
False

Answer: Option A

3. Which instrument is used to measure sound under water ?

Hygrometer
Hygroscope
Hypsometer
Hydrophone

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Hygrometer - is used to measure level of humidity,

Hygroscope - shows the changes in atmospheric humidity,

Hypsometer - is used to determine the boiling points of liquids.

4. K. Macmillan invented

Bicycle
Barometer
Calculating Machine
Centigrade Scale

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

K. Macmillan of Scotland invented Bicycle in 1839.

Barometer was invented by E. Torricelli of Italy in 1644.

Calculating Machine was invented by Pascal of France in 1642.

Centigrade Scale was invented by A. Celsius of France in 1742.

5. Alexander Graham Bell invented

Telephone
Telescope
Television
Tank

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Alexander Graham Bell of USA invented Telephone in 1876,

Telescope was invented by Hans Lippershey of Netherlands in 1608,

Television was invented by John Logie Bared of Scotland in 1926,

Tank was invented by Sir Ernest Swington of England in 1914.