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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. 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

2. David Hughes invented

Machine Gun
Microphone
Microscope
Motorcycle

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

David Hughes of USA invented Microphone in 1878,

Machine Gun was invented by Richard Gatling of USA in 1861,

Microscope was invented by Z. Jansen of Netherlands in 1590,

Motorcycle was invented by Edward Butler of England in 1884.

3. The rotational effect of a force on a body about an axis of rotation is described in terms of

Centre of gravity
Centripetal force
Centrifugal force
Moment of force

Answer: Option D

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. Nuclear sizes are expressed in a unit named

Fermi
Angstrom
Newton
Tesla

Answer: Option A