Description : An instrument that records earthquakes is (1) Ergograph (2) Ediograph (3) Thermograph (4) Seismograph
Last Answer : Seismograph
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
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 : What is the instrument name used for thermograph?
Last Answer : Infrared camera.
Description : Which one of the following is not associated with earthquakes? (A) Focus (B) Epicenter (C) Seismograph (D) Swells
Last Answer : (D) Swells
Description : Which of the following pairing is incorrect? (1) Hygrometer Water vapour content of the atmosphere (2) Lactometer Specific gravity of liquids (3) Anemometer Speed of the wind (4) Seismograph Earthquakes
Last Answer : Lactometer Specific gravity of liquids
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 : 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 : Which instrument are used for intensity of the earthquake a) Richter scale b) Seismometers c) Seismograph d) Tilt meter
Last Answer : b) Seismometers
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 : Instrument used to measure earthquake is known as a) Quake meter b) Quake graph c) Seismograph d) Typanicgraph
Last Answer : c) 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 : 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 : The instrument that measures and records the relative humidity of air is (1) Hydrometer (2) Hygrometer (3) Lactometer (4) Barometer
Last Answer : Hygrometer
Description : What temperature measuring instrument do you use to make long term temperature records at a weather office?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Which proper order of seismic waves as they are received at seismograph station? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'P-wave, S-wave, L-wave'
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Description : What is Seismograph ?
Last Answer : Seismograph is an earthquake measuring instrument.
Last Answer : The name of the seismometer is called seismograph.
Last Answer : Earthquake Record To do Instrument.
Description : Which proper order of seismic waves as they are received at seismograph station?
Last Answer : P-wave, S-wave, L- wave
Description : Write short notes on any two of the following : a. Superconductivity b. Night Vision Technology c. Seismograph
Last Answer : a. Superconductivity The pairing of electrons in certain materials when cooled below a critical temperature, causing the material to lose all resistance to electricity flow. Superconductors can carry ... for measuring the intensity of earthquakes by recording the seismic waves that they generate.
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 : What is seismograph?
Last Answer : Seismograph: The energy released during faulting, produces seismic waves, which can be detected by sensitive and delicate instruments, called seismograph.
Description : Define focus, epicenter, seismograph and isoseismic line with sketch.
Last Answer : i) Focus: The focus is the place beneath the Earth's surface from where an earthquake originates. ii) Epicenter: The point or line on the Earth's surface immediately above the focus ... lines joining points where similar ground motion were experienced they are assessed by examining the damage done.
Description : What is the name of the instrument for measuring air pressure ?
Last Answer : Barometer is the name given to an instrument for measuring air pressure.
Last Answer : : An instrument for determining the nature of charge of an object is an ' electromechanical instrument ' .
Description : With which instrument can a sailor in a submarine see the objects on the surface of sea?
Last Answer : – Periscope
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 quality or tone of a musical sound produced by a stringed instrument depends on – (1) frequency of vibration (2) length of the strings in the instrument (3) Amplitude of vibration (4) wave form of the sound
Last Answer : (4) wave form of the sound Explanation: The timbre or quality of a sound depends on its wave form, which varies with the number of over-tones, or harmonics, that are present, their ... particular musical sound have a different sound from another, even when they have the same pitch and loudness.
Description : Which instrument is used to measure altitudes in aircraft’s? (1) Audiometer (2) Ammeter (3) Altimeter (4) Anemometer
Last Answer : (3) Altimeter Explanation: Ammeter - Measures strength of electric current. Audiometer - Measures intensity of sound. Anemometer - Measures force and velocity of wind and directions.
Description : Hydroscope is an instrument that shows changes in: (1) Sound under water (2) Atmospheric humidity (3) Density of liquid (4) None of these
Last Answer : (4) None of these Explanation: Hydroscope is an optical device for enabling a person to see an object at a considerable distance below the surface of water by means of a series of mirrors ... usually converted to sound pressure level (SPL), a logarithmic measure of the mean square acoustic 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 : The instrument used to regulate temperature to a particular degree is called : (1) Thermostat (2) Thermometer (3) Pyrometer (4) Thermocouple
Last Answer : (1) Thermostat Explanation: A thermostat is a component which senses the temperature of a system so that the system's temperature is maintained near a desired set point. At its core, a thermostat is simply the controls used to regulate temperature in a heating system.
Description : Which instrument is used to measure depth of ocean? (1) Galvanometer (2) Fluxmeter (3) Endoscope (4) Fathometer
Last Answer : (4) Fathometer Explanation: Galvanometer - measures electric current, Fluxmeter - measures magnetic flux, Endoscope - used to examine internal parts of the body.
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 : Instrument for measuring wind velocity is called – (1) Coulombmeter (2) Anemometer (3) Cyanometer (4) Chronometer
Last Answer : (2) Anemometer Explanation: An anemometer is an instrument that measures wind speed and wind pressure. Anemometers are important tools for meteorologists, who study weather patterns. The term is derived from the Greek word anemos, which means wind.
Description : The instrument used to see the distant objects on the Earth is – (1) Terrestrial telescope (2) Astronomical telescope (3) Compound microscope (4) Simple microscope
Last Answer : (1) Terrestrial telescope Explanation: A telescope assists the eye chiefly in two way by enlarging the visual angle under which a distant object is seen, and thus magnifying that object; ... organ, thus rendering objects distinct and visible which would otherwise be indistinct and or invisible.
Description : Instrument used to measure the force and velocity of the wind is – (1) Ammeter (2) Anemometer (3) Altimeter (4) Audiometer
Last Answer : (2) Anemometer Explanation: An anemometer is a device for measuring wind speed, and is a common weather station instrument. The term is derived from the Greek word anemos, meaning wind, and ... between the pressure and the speed, an anemometer designed for one will give information about both.
Description : The instrument which uses sound waves to measure the depth of oceans is – (1) Radar (2) Sonar (3) Altimeter (4) Venturimeter
Last Answer : (2) Sonar Explanation: The instrument which uses sound waves to measure the depth of oceans is sonar. Sound waves can travel much faster from one point to another. Sound waves are far more ... Sonar may also be used in air for robot navigation, and SODAR is used for atmospheric investigations.
Description : The instrument used to measure the speed of the wind is – (1) Altimeter (2) Anemometer (3) Chronometer (4) Dosimeter
Last Answer : (2) Anemometer Explanation: An anemometer is a device for measuring wind speed, and is a common weather station instrument. The term is derived from the Greek word anemos, meaning wind, ... aerodynamics. The first known description of an anemometer was given by Leon Battista Alberti around 1450.
Description : A decibel is – (1) A musical instrument (2) The wavelength of noise (3) A musical note (4) A measure of sound level
Last Answer : (4) A measure of sound level Explanation: The decibel (dB) is a logarithmic unit that indicates the ratio of a physical quantity (usually power or intensity) relative to a specified or implied reference ... ratio in decibels is ten times the logarithm to base 10 of the ratio of two power quantities.
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 : instrument which transfers energy to electric charges in a circuit isA. battery B. voltmeter C. ammeter D. galvanometer
Last Answer : battery
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 : 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 : Explain the difference between the angular magnification and resolving power of optical instrument. What limits the magnification of an optical instrument?
Last Answer : Angular magnification: The ratio of the angle subtended by the image as seen through the optical device to that subtended by the object at the un-aided eye Resolving Power: It is the ... object under examination. The magnification of an optical instrument is limited due to defects in lenses.