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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. 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. Lognitudinal waves and Transverse waves are types of ?

Mechanical waves
Non-Mechanical waves
Both of above
None of Above

Answer: Option A

3. Radiocarbon is produced in the atmosphere as a result of

collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere
action of ultraviolet light from the sun on atmospheric oxygen
action of solar radiations particularly cosmic rays on carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere
lightning discharge in atmosphere

Answer: Option A

4. unit of Pressure is

newton second
pascal
watt
newton per meter

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

newton second is unit of impulse,

watt is unit of Power,

newton per meter is unit of Surface Tension.

5. Name of the instrument to measure atomspheric pressure ?

Barometer
Barograph
Bolometer
Callipers

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Barograph - Recordings of atmospheric pressure,
Bolometer - Used to measure heat radiation,
Callipers - Used to measure inner and outer diameters of bodies.