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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. The absorption of ink by blotting paper involves

capillary action phenomenon
viscosity of ink
siphon action
diffusion of ink through the blotting

Answer: Option A

2. Nuclear sizes are expressed in a unit named

Fermi
Angstrom
Newton
Tesla

Answer: Option A

3. 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.

4. Scalar Quantities are

physical quantities which have magnitude only and no direction
physical quantities which have no magnitude only and only direction
physical quantities which have magnitude only and direction
physical quantities which have no magnitude and no direction

Answer: Option A

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.