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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. 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.

2. What is refractive index ?

it is defined as the ratio of speed of light in the medium to the speed of light in vacuum.
it is defined as the ratio of speed of light in vacuum to the speed of light in the medium .
it is defined as the product of speed of light in medium and in vacuum.
None of above

Answer: Option B

3. Thomas Alva Edison invented

Cinema
Cine Camera
Computer
Cinematograph

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Thomas Alva Edison of USA invented Cinematograph in 1891,

Cinema was invented by A.L. and J.L. Lumiere of France in 1895,

Cine Camera was invented by Friese-Greene of Britain in 1889,

Computer was invented by Charles Babbage of Britain in 1834, he is also known as Father of Computer.

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. Alfred Nobel invented

X ray
Diesel Engine
Dynamite
Dynamo

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Alfred Nobel if Sweden invented Dynamite in 1867,

X ray was invented by Wilhelm Roentgen of Germany in 1895,

Diesel Engine was invented by Rudolf Diesel of Germany 1892,

Dynamo was invented by Michael Faraday of England in 1831.