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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 :)

1. Which of the following is an electromagnetic wave ?

Cathode rays
Sound wave
Ultrasonic wave
Infra red rays

Answer: Option D

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. Siphon will fail to work if

both its limbs are of unequal length
the temperature of the liquids in the two vessels are the same
the level of the liquid in the two vessels are at the same height
the densities of the liquid in the two vessels are equal

Answer: Option C

4. Which instrument is used to measure depth of ocean ?

Galvanometer
Fluxmeter
Endoscope
Fathometer

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Galvanometer - measures electric current,
Fluxmeter - measures magnetic flux,
Endoscope - used to examine internal parts of the body.

5. 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.