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 : 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 : Which instrument are used for intensity of the earthquake a) Richter scale b) Seismometers c) Seismograph d) Tilt meter
Last Answer : b) Seismometers
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
Last Answer : (b) 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 : Instrument used to measure earthquake is known as a) Quake meter b) Quake graph c) Seismograph d) Typanicgraph
Last Answer : c) Seismograph
Description : The instrument which records earthquake wave is called (a) Climograph (b) Seismograph (c) Hythergraph (d) None of the above
Description : What is the name of instrument used for measuring earthquake intensity? a. Modified Mercalli Scale b. Metrological scale c. Vernier scale d. Barometer
Last Answer : a. Modified Mercalli Scale
Description : Who discovered the instrument to measure the magnitude of earthquake ? a) Dr Richter b)Dr Jenner c)Dr Watson d)Dr Franklin
Last Answer : a) Dr Richter
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 : Magnitude of energy released by an earthquake is calculated using ----? A. Earthquake scale B. Seismic scale C. Richter scale (Answer)
Last Answer : C. Richter scale (Answer)
Description : Richter scale is used to measure the magnitude of a) lighting b)Charges c)Earthquake d)Rainfall
Last Answer : c)Earthquake
Description : On the Richter scale, a magnitude 6 earthquake is how much larger than a magnitude 4 earthquake? w) 1.5 times x) 4 times y) 15 times z) 100 times
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- 100 TIMES
Description : The most powerful earthquake ever recorded in North America had a Richter scale magnitude closest to w) 6.5 x) 7.5 y) 8.5 z) 9.5
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- 8.5
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 : The scientific study of earthquake is calleda) Seismograph b) Seismology c) Saismology d) Seacmology
Last Answer : b) Seismology
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 : 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 : What is the difference between the Richter Scale and the moment magnitude scale?
Last Answer : The moment magnitude scale has superseded the Richter scale. The values remain pretty similar.
Description : Two earthquakes A and B happen to be of magnitude 5 and 6 respectively on Richter Scale. The ratio of the energies released EB /EA will be approximately: (A) ~64 (B) ~8 (C) ~16 (D) ~32
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : In case of earthquakes, an increase of magnitude 1 on Richter Scale implies (A) a ten-fold increase in the amplitude of seismic waves. (B) a ten-fold increase in the energy of the seismic waves. ... in the amplitude of seismic waves. (D) two-fold increase in the energy of seismic waves.
Last Answer : (A) a ten-fold increase in the amplitude of seismic waves.
Description : The severity of 2005 earthquake in Pakistan on Richter scale was ? A. 6.9 B. 7.6 (Answer) C. 7.1 D. none
Last Answer : B. 7.6 (Answer)
Description : The accelerometer is used as a transducer to measure earthquake in Richter scale. Its design is based on the principle that A Its natural frequency is very low in comparison to the frequency ... is equal to the frequency of vibration D Measurement of vibratory motion is without any reference point
Last Answer : C Its natural frequency is equal to the frequency of vibration
Description : The accelerometer is used as a transducer to measure earthquake in Richter scale. Its design is based on the principle that a) its natural frequency is very low in comparison to the frequency ... is equal to the frequency of vibration d) measurement of vibratory motion is without any reference point
Last Answer : c) its natural frequency is equal to the frequency of vibration
Description : The accelerometer is used as a transducer to measure earthquake in Richter scale. Its design is based on the principle that ______. (A) its natural frequency is very low in comparison to the ... is equal to the frequency of vibration (D) measurement of vibratory motion is without any reference poin
Last Answer : (C) its natural frequency is equal to the frequency of vibration
Description : The accelerometer is used as a transducer to measure earthquake in Richter scale. Its design is based on the principle that a) its natural frequency is very low in comparison to the frequency ... is equal to the frequency of vibration d) measurement of vibratory motion is without any reference poin
Description : The instrument to measure the magnitude of earthquake is called
Description : What scale do seismologists use to indirectly measure the magnitude of an earthquake?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
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 the displacement of a vibrating body is called__________ a. seismometer b. transducer c. accelerometer
Last Answer : a. seismometer
Description : Instrument used to find the source of seismic waves is known as a) seismometer b) voltmeter c) galvanometer d) ammeter
Last Answer : a) seismometer
Description : An instrument that records earthquakes is – (1) Ergograph (2) Ediograph (3) Thermograph (4) Seismograph
Last Answer : (4) Seismograph Explanation: Earthquakes generate seismic waves which can be detected with a sensitive instrument called a seismograph. The earliest seismograph was invented in China A.D. 136 by a man named Choko.
Description : An instrument that records earthquakes is (1) Ergograph (2) Ediograph (3) Thermograph (4) Seismograph
Description : A useful instrument for checking A.C. motor performance by measuring possible unbalanced currents is the _____________. A. hand or battery-operated megger B. vibrating-reed frequency meter C. hook-on voltmeter-ammeter D. D'Arsonval iron-vane probe
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : When measuring AC current flow, you must always connect the meter _____________. A. in series with the power source and load B. in parallel with the power source and load C. insuring correct polarity D. using the lowest range possible to prevent instrument damage
Last Answer : Answer: A
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 best instrument for measuring the velocity of a stream flow is (A) Pitot tube (B) Price's current meter (C) Surface float (D) Sub-surface float
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : A multipurpose instrument for measuring current, potential difference and resistance is a) Ohmmeter b) Astatic galvanometer c) Rheostat d) AVO Meter
Last Answer : d) AVO Meter
Description : Why energy meter is integrating type measuring instrument?
Last Answer : Energy Meter is Integrating Type Measuring Instrument: Energy meter is used for measurement of energy, which is obtained by integration (summation) of power supplied over the particular time duration, hence it the integrating type measuring instrument.
Description : Before measuring an unknown resistance with an ohmmeter, you should _____________. A. adjust the meter's pointers to mid-scale B. change the meter's batteries C. center the meter's pointer at infinity D. short the test leads and calibrate the meter
Description : Before measuring an unknown resistance with an ohmmeter, you should _____________. A. adjust the meter's pointer to mid-scale B. short the test leads and calibrate the meter reading to 'zero' C. change the meter's batteries D. center the meter's pointer at infinity
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : What is measured by the Richter scale? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : answer:
Description : What is the Richter scale used for ?
Last Answer : The Richter scale is used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake.
Last Answer : Earthquake Power Measure Instrument.
Description : What is the scale of the Richter Scale?
Last Answer : Answer: 0 to 9
Description : Write briefly about any five of the following a. Nuclear radiation b. Theodolite c. Dialysis d. Enrichment of Uranium e. Richter Scale f. Aqua regia g. Iodized salt
Last Answer : a. Nuclear radiation Three are atomic nuclei of some elements that continuously emit some ultraviolet waves called radiation. When the process of radiation is stimulated through various nuclear processes ... , and at approximately the same level throughout the year, irrespective of economic level.
Description : State the types of earthquakes based on focus and Richter scale.
Last Answer : Earthquakes based on focus distributed in three general depth ranges: i) Shallow earthquakes originate within about 60 kilometers of the surfaces ii) Intermediate earthquakes have foci between 60 to 300 ... causes several damages iii) Magnitude 2 represents the smallest tremor that can be felt.
Description : What do you understood by the term: 1) Epicenter and 2) Richter scale.
Last Answer : i) Epicenter: The point or line on the Earth's surface immediately above the focus is called Epicenter ii) Richter scale: It is a quantitative base-10 logarithmic scale. It is also ... of earthquakes ground vibration) of larger earthquakes have bigger wave amplitude than those at close distances.