Description : Why santa Rosa experienced a lower modified Mercalli intensity shaking than Salinas experienced during the 1989 earthquake?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Which instrument is used for measuring the magnitude of an earthquake- a) Tilit meter b) Richter scale c) Seismograph d) Seismometer
Last Answer : b) Richter scale
Description : Instrument for measuring light intensity is called - (1) Lucimeter (2) Cryometer (3) Cyanometer (4) Barometer
Last Answer : (1) Lucimeter Explanation: lucimeter (plural lucimeters) An instrument used to measure light intensity.
Description : The Richter Scale is used for measuring of – A) Density of liquids B) Speed of Aeroplane C) Intensity of earthquakes D) Depth of mines.
Last Answer : C) Intensity of earthquakes
Description : Which instrument is used for recording the occurrences of the earthquake a. Richter Scale b. Seismology c. Seismograph d. None of the Above
Last Answer : c. Seismograph
Description : The nodal department for wind detection IMD refers to a) Indian meteorological department b) Indian metrological department c) Indian metallurgical department d) None of these
Last Answer : a) Indian meteorological department
Description : Which instrument are used for intensity of the earthquake a) Richter scale b) Seismometers c) Seismograph d) Tilt meter
Last Answer : b) Seismometers
Description : Richter Scale is used for measuring : (1) Velocity of wind (2) Density of liquid (3) Intensity of earthquake (4) Humidity of air
Last Answer : Intensity of earthquake
Description : What is the scale used for measuring the intensity of the earthquake? (1) Richter scale (2) Metric scale (3) Centigrade scale (4) Newton’s scale
Last Answer : Richter scale
Description : Most appropriate instrument for measurement of internal and external diameter of a tube is A. vernier callipers B. micrometer screw gauge C. meter rule D. measuring tape
Last Answer : vernier callipers
Description : The scale that measures the intensity of earthquakes is called as (1) Vernier scale (2) Richter scale (3) Beaufort scale (4) Diagonal scale
Description : Which instrument is used for measuring humidity of atmosphere? (1) Barometer (2) Anemometer (3) Thermometer (4) Hygrometer
Last Answer : 4. Hygrometer Explanation: A hygrometer, also known as a psychrometer, is used to measure the humidity in the air.
Description : An instrument for measuring blood pressure is called - (1) Barometer (2) Spirometer (3) Sphygmomanometer (4) Haemocytometer
Last Answer : (3) Sphygmomanometer Explanation: A sphygmomanometer or blood pressure meter is a device used to measure blood pressute, composed of an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow, and a mercury or ... with a stethoscope. The device was invented by Samuel Siegfried Karl Ritter von Basch in 1881.
Last Answer : Anemometer
Description : An instrument for measuring blood pressure is called (1) Barometer (2) Spirometer (3) Sphygmomanometer (4) Haemocytometer
Last Answer : Sphygmomanometer
Description : The instrument which records earthquake wave is called (a) Climograph (b) Seismograph (c) Hythergraph (d) None of the above
Last Answer : (b) Seismograph
Description : Instrument used to measure earthquake is known as a) Quake meter b) Quake graph c) Seismograph d) Typanicgraph
Last Answer : c) Seismograph
Description : The magnitude of energy released by an earthquake is usually measured on Richter scale which ranges between (a) 0 to 7 (b) 0 to 8 (c) 0 to 9 (d) 0 to 12
Last Answer : (c) 0 to 9
Description : Which instrument are used for recording the occurrence of the earthquake a) Richter scale b) Seismograph c) Seismometer d) Doppler rader
Last Answer : b) Seismograph
Description : Pycnometer is an instrument used to measure the – (1) Density (2) Intensity of solar radiation (3) Intensity of earthquake (4) High temperatures
Last Answer : (1) Density Explanation: A gas pycnometer is a laboratory device used for measuring the density - or more accurately the volume - of solids, be they regularly shaped, porous or non-porous, ... , employing some method of has displacement and the volume-pressure relationship known as Boyle's Law.
Description : Pycnometer is an instrument used to measure the (1) density (2) intensity of solar radiation (3) intensity of earthquake (4) high temperatures
Last Answer : density
Description : Which scale is used to measure the intensity of earthquake
Last Answer : Richter
Description : Ondometer is a - (1) Measuring instrument for distance covered by motor wheels (2) Measuring instrument for frequency of electromagnetic waves (3) Device for measuring sound intensity (4) Measuring instrument for electric power
Last Answer : (2) Measuring instrument for frequency of electromagnetic waves
Description : The instrument for measuring intensity of earthquakes is called – (1) Ediograph (2) Pantagraph (3) Ergograph (4) Seismograph
Last Answer : (4) Seismograph Explanation: Seismometers are instrument that measures motion of the ground, including those of seismic waves generated by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other seismic sources. ... of these different sources. Seismograph is another Greek term meaning to draw siesmo waves.
Description : The instrument for measuring intensity of earthquakes is called (1) Ediograph(2) Pantagraph (3) Ergograph(4) Seismograph
Last Answer : Seismograph
Description : Seismic waves during earthquake are recorded and studied with the help of an instrument called as (a) Richter scale (b) Seismograph (c) Lithograph (d) Cardiograph
Description : Accurate measurement of deflection angles with a transit not properly adjusted may be made by (A) Setting the Vernier A at zero at back station and then plunging the telescope (B) Setting the ... back sights one with the telescope normal and the other with telescope inverted (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Taking two back sights one with the telescope normal and the other with telescope inverted
Description : Which one of the following statements is correct? (A) When the axes of rotation of the graduated circle and the verniers are not coincident, the instrument possesses eccentricity (B) The mean of the ... Vernier may be used if the readings of two verniers differ by a constant (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : If a vernier spot coincides with a spot on the main scale or is closest to the spot, what is that spot called ?
Last Answer : If a vernier spot coincides with a spot on the main scale or is closest to the spot, then that spot is called vernier alignment.
Description : Who Discovered the Vernier Scale ?
Last Answer : Pierre Vernier discovers the Vernier scale.
Description : What is Vernier Scale ?
Last Answer : The Vernier scale is another small scale that is used next to the main scale to accurately measure the fraction of the smallest part of the original scale. Fractions in millimeters can be accurately determined using the Vernier scale with the meter scale.
Description : What is the function of Vernier scale ?
Last Answer : Verniers are used to accurately measure the length or width of an object.
Description : The main scale of a vernier callipers has n divisions/cm. n divisions of the vernier scale coincide with (n – 1) divisions of main scale.
Last Answer : The main scale of a vernier callipers has n divisions/cm. n divisions of the vernier scale coincide with (n - 1) ... n}\) (D) \(\frac{1}{n^2}\)
Description : The least count of a Vernier scale is (A) Sum of the smallest divisions of main and Vernier scales (B) Value of one division of the primary scale divided by total number of divisions ... division of Vernier scale divided by total number of divisions of primary scale (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Value of one division of the primary scale divided by total number of divisions of Vernier scale
Description : In case of a direct vernier scale (A) Graduations increase in opposite direction in which graduations of the main scale increase (B) Smallest division is longer than smallest division of the main scale ... in the same direction in which graduations of the main scale increase (D) None of these
Last Answer : C) Graduations increase in the same direction in which graduations of the main scale increase
Description : If the smallest division of a vernier is longer than the smallest division of its primary scale, the vernier is known as (A) Direct vernier (B) Double vernier (C) Retrograde vernier (D) Simple vernier
Last Answer : (C) Retrograde vernier
Description : In computer security, ……………………. means that computer system assets can be modified only by authorized parities. a) Confidentiality b) Integrity c) Availability d) Authenticity
Last Answer : b) Integrity
Description : What pressure measuring device consists of a coiled hollow tube that tends to straighten out when the tube is subjected to an internal pressure? A. Aneroid B. Manometer C. Bourdon pressure gage D. Barometer
Last Answer : Bourdon pressure gage
Description : The scientific study of earthquake is calleda) Seismograph b) Seismology c) Saismology d) Seacmology
Last Answer : b) Seismology
Description : What type of disaster is most prominent in India? a. Flood b. Draught c. Cyclone d. Earthquake
Last Answer : a. Flood
Description : The scientific study of earthquake is called a. Seismograph b. Seismology c. Both a and b d. None of the above
Last Answer : b. Seismology
Description : Barometer is an instrument that is used to measure : -Science
Last Answer : A barometer is a scientific instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure, also called barometric pressure. The atmosphere is the layers of air wrapped around the Earth. That air has a weight and presses against everything it touches as gravity pulls it to Earth. Barometers measure this pressure.
Description : Instrument used to study the behaviour of a vibrating siring is : (1) Barometer (2) Hydrometer (3) (2) Hygrometer (4) (4) Sonometer
Last Answer : (4) Sonometer Explanation: A Sonometer is a device for demonstrating the relationship between the frequency of the sound produced by a plucked string, and the tension, length and mass per unit ... usually called Mersenne's laws after Marin Mersenne (1588-1648), who investigated and codified them.
Description : Which instrument is used to record the speed of a vehicle? (1) Thermometer (2) Barometer (3) Speedometer (4) Oscilloscope
Last Answer : (3) Speedometer Explanation: Speedometer, instrument that indicates the speed of a vehicle, usually combined with a device known as an odometer that records the distance traveled.
Description : Which instrument is used to record Atmospheric pressure? (1) Thermometer (2) Barometer (3) Seismometer (4) Oscilloscope
Last Answer : (2) Barometer Explanation: A barometer is a scientific instrument used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure. A barometer using mercury is common. This is often recorded as mm Hg.
Description : The instrument that measures and records the relative humidity of air is – (1) Hydrometer (2) Hygrometer (3) Lactometer (4) Barometer
Last Answer : (2) Hygrometer Explanation: A hygrometer is an instrument used for measuring the moisture content in the environment. Humidity measurement instruments usually rely on measurements of some other ... By calibration and calculation, these measured quantities can lead to a measurement of humidity.
Description : An instrument commonly used for the measurement of atmospheric pressure is known as A. Manometer B. Barometer C. Calorimeter D. Potentiometer
Last Answer : Barometer
Description : Instrument used to measure the absolute pressure of the atmosphere a. galvanometer b. thermometer c. barometer d. pressure gages
Last Answer : barometer
Description : What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure? A. Pitot tube B. Wind vane C. Barometer D. Manometer
Description : The survey instrument used for reconnaissance survey (a) Theodelite & Dumpty level (b) Prismatic compass & Aneriod barometer* (c) All the above (d) None of them
Last Answer : (b) Prismatic compass & Aneriod barometer*