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Which instrument is used to measure pressure of gases ?

Manometer
Machmeter
Magnetometer
Micrometer

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Machmeter - is used to determine the speed of an aircraft in terms of speed of sound,

Magnetometer - is used to compare magnetic movements and fields,

Micrometer - is used to convert sound waves into electrical vibrations.

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. 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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Who discovered Diode Bulb ?

Henry Becquerel
Sir J.S. Fleming
Lee De Forest
Archemedes

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Sir J.S. Fleming discovered Diode Bulb in 1904,

Lee De Forest discovered Triode Bulb in 1906,

Archemedes discovered laws of floatation in 1827,

Henry Becquerel discovered Radioactivity in 1896.