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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.

1. Force of attraction between the molecules of different substances is called

Surface tension
Cohensive force
Adhesive force
None of above

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Cohensive force - Force of attraction between the molecules of same substance is called Cohensive force.

2. What is displacement ?

Longest distance covered by a body in a random direction.
Shortest distance covered by a body in a random direction.
Shortest distance covered by a body in a definite direction.
Longest distance covered by a body in a definite direction.

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. 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 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.