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K. Macmillan invented

Bicycle
Barometer
Calculating Machine
Centigrade Scale

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

K. Macmillan of Scotland invented Bicycle in 1839.

Barometer was invented by E. Torricelli of Italy in 1644.

Calculating Machine was invented by Pascal of France in 1642.

Centigrade Scale was invented by A. Celsius of France in 1742.

1. 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 :)

2. What are audible sound waves ?

Having frequency less than 20 Hz
Having frequency between 20 Hz to 20000 Hz
Having frequency more than 20000 Hz
None of above

Answer: Option B

3. Which instrument is used to measure the scattering of light by particles suspended in a liquid ?

Nephetometer
Ohmmeter
Ondometer
Pyrometer

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Ohmmeter - is used to measure electrical resistance in ohms,

Ondometer - is used to measure frequency of electromagnetic waves,

Pyrometer - is used to measure very high temperature.

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. The angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence.

True
False

Answer: Option A