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Which instrument is used to measure changes in volume of substances ?

Dyanamo
Dilatometer
Cyclotron
Electroscope

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Dyanamo - is used to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy,

Cyclotron - is a charged particle accelerator which can accelerate charged particles to high energies,

Electroscope - is used to detect the presence of an electric charge.

1. Which of the following is an electromagnetic wave ?

Cathode rays
Sound wave
Ultrasonic wave
Infra red rays

Answer: Option D

2. Electric Motor converts

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

Answer: Option A

3. Which instrument is used to measure curvature of spherical objects ?

Spectroscope
Spherometer
Spectrometer
Sextant

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Spectroscope - used to record spectra,

Spectrometer - used to measure the position of spectral lines,

Sextant - used to measure the height of very distant objects and also used by navigators to find the latitude. what you thought :)

4. What is the range of mercury thermometer ?

0 degree Celsius to 350 degree Celsius
-10 degree Celsius to 350 degree Celsius
-20 degree Celsius to 350 degree Celsius
-30 degree Celsius to 350 degree Celsius

Answer: Option D

5. Which instrument is used in submarine to see the objects above sea level ?

Pykometer
Polygraph
Photometer
Periscope

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Pykometer - used to determine the density and coefficient of expansion of liquids,

Polygraph - used to record changes in heartbeat, blood-pressure and respiration,

Photometer - used to compare luminous intensity of the source of light.