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 : Instrument used to measure the force and velocity of the wind is (1) Ammeter (2) Anemometer (3) Altimeter (4) Audiometer
Last Answer : Anemometer
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 : The instrument used to measure the speed of the wind is (1) Altimeter (2) Anemometer (3) Chronometer (4) Dosimeter
Description : Which apparatus is used to measure the intensity of light? (1) Lux meter (2) Calorimeter (3) Anemometer (4) Altimeter
Last Answer : Lux meter
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 which uses sound waves to measure the depth of oceans is (1) Radar (2) Sonar (3) Altimeter (4) Venturimeter
Last Answer : Sonar
Description : Electric current is measured using which of the following instrument ? (1) Ammeter (2) Voltmeter (3) Anemometer (4) Wattmeter
Last Answer : Ammeter
Description : An instrument used to measure humidity is: (1) Anemometer (2) Hygrometer (3) Thermometer (4) Pyrheliometer
Last Answer : Hygrometer
Description : What type of transmission is radiated from an aircraft’s radio altimeter antenna? A. An amplitude modulated continuous wave B. A pulse position modulated UHF signal C. A differential phase shift keyed UHF signal D. A frequency modulated continuous wave
Last Answer : D. A frequency modulated continuous wave
Description : What is the frequency range of an aircraft’s radio altimeter? A. 962 MHz to 1213 MHz B. 329.15 MHz to 335.00 MHz C. 4250 MHz to 4350 MHz D. 108.00 MHz to 117.95 MHz
Last Answer : C. 4250 MHz to 4350 MHz
Description : The instrument used to measure pressure (1) Anemometer (2) Aneroid Barometer (3) Hygrometer (4) Thermometer
Last Answer : Aneroid Barometer
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 : Electric current is measured by (1) Voltmeter (2) Anemometer (3) Commutator (4) Ammeter
Last Answer : (4) Ammeter
Description : Which of the following instruments is used to measure humidity? (1) Kata Thermometer (2) Anemometer (3) Sling Psychrometer (4) Clinical Thermometer
Last Answer : (3) Sling Psychrometer Explanation: A psychrometer consists of two thermometers, one which is dry and one which is kept moist with distilled water on a sock or wick. The two thermometers are ... is sometimes used for field measurements, but is being replaced by more convenient electronic sensors.
Description : Anemometer is used to measure – (1) wind direction (2) wind velocity (3) pressure gradient (4) wind speed and time
Last Answer : (2) wind velocity Explanation: An anemometer is a device for measuring wind speed, and is a common weather station instrument. The first known description of an anemometer was given by Leon Battista Alberti around 1450.
Description : Anemometer is used to measure (1) wind direction (2) wind velocity (3) pressure gradient (4) wind speed and time
Last Answer : wind velocity
Description : Which of the following instruments is used to measure humidity ? (1) Kata Thermometer (2) Anemometer (3) Sling Psychrometer (4) Clinical Thermometer
Last Answer : Sling Psychrometer
Description : You are calibrating a multimeter using internal batteries to supply power for resistance measurements. However, you are unable to adjust the pointer to 'zero' using the adjustment knob. Therefore, you should ... change scales to the R X 100 scale and adjust using the 'zero ohms' adjusting knob
Last Answer : Answer: A
Last Answer : Ammeter is an measuring device which is used to measure electric current in Ampere.this measuring device used for measuring current of all electrical components
Description : What instrument normally measures the virtual height of ionosphere? A. Ionosonde B. Altimeter C. Field meter D. Radar
Last Answer : A. Ionosonde
Description : Direct solar radiation is measured with — instrument.(Agriculture MCQ) a. Pyranometer b. Pyrheliometer c. Photometer d. Altimeter
Last Answer : b. Pyrheliometer
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 : Which of the following instrument can be used for measuring speed of a submarine moving in deep sea? (A) Venturimeter (B) Orifice plate (C) Hot wire anemometer (D) Pitot tube
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Anemometer is an instrument meant for measuring (1) velocity (2) air masses (3) wind speed (4) temperature
Last Answer : wind speed
Description : Electronic equipment used to measure standing wave ration. A. Reflectometer B. Wavemeter C. Altimeter D. Multimeter
Last Answer : A. Reflectometer
Description : Which one of the following is the name of a device used to measure voltage without drawing ANY current from the circuit being measured? Is it: w) a wattmeter x) a galvanometer y) an ammeter z) a potentiometer
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- A POTENTIOMETER
Description : Anemometer is used to measure–
Last Answer : Speed of wind
Description : Venturimeters, orificemeters and nozzles are used to measure the fluid discharge from a pipeline. The average fluid velocity in a pipeline can be measured by a/an (A) Weir (B) Hot wire anemometer (C) Cup and vane anemometer (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Hot wire anemometer
Description : Hot wire anemometer is used to measure the (A) Velocity of liquids (B) Temperature of liquids (C) Velocity of gases (D) Pressure of liquids
Last Answer : (C) Velocity of gases
Description : Hot wire anemometer is used to measure (A) Pressure in gases (B) Liquid discharge (C) Pressure in liquids (D) Gas velocities
Description : A device used to measure the amount of moisture in the atmosphere is called a: w) hydrometer (pron: high-dro-me-ter) x) hygrometer (pron: high-gro-me-ter) y) anemometer z) barometer
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- HYGROMETER
Description : The Beaufort scale is used to measure : (1) Atmospheric pressure (2) Altitudes of mountains (3) Wind velocity (4) Intensity of earthquakes
Last Answer : Wind velocity
Description : How are Air-pockets that cause aircrafts to lose altitude suddenly caused?
Last Answer : – Temperature inversions
Description : Why does bleeding occur through the nose in high mountainous regions? (1) The pressure of blood in capillaries is greater than the outside pressure (2) The pressure at high altitudes is ... of a person increases at high altitudes (4) The blood pressure fluctuates and finally decreases drastically
Last Answer : (3) The blood pressure of a person increases at high altitudes Explanation: Nose bleeds can occur at high altitudes. The bleeding may be caused by the change in air pressure associated with the ... of blood from the nostrils. Stress and anxiety raises the blood pressure, complicating the nose bleed.
Description : The boiling point of water decreases at higher altitudes is due to – (1) low temperature (2) low atmospheric pressure (3) high temperature (4) high atmospheric pressure
Last Answer : (2) low atmospheric pressure Explanation: At higher altitudes, the air pressure is decreased, which forces water's boiling point to lower. The air pressure decreases with altitude because of the ... of air. The lowered boiling point of water requires an increase in cooking times or temperature.
Description : Why is it difficult to breathe at higher altitudes? (1) Due to low air pressure (2) Due to low temperature (3) Due to ozone (4) Due to high humidity
Last Answer : (1) Due to low air pressure Explanation: Low air pressure is usually the most significant limiting factor in high mountain regions. The percentage of oxygen in the air at 3.2 km is ... high altitudes, the lower air pressure makes it more difficult for oxygen to enter our vascular systems.
Description : As a pendulum is raised to higher altitudes, its period: w) increases x) decreases y) remains the same z) decreases, then remains the same
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- INCREASES
Description : The boiling point of water decreases at higher altitudes is due to (1) low temperature (2) low atmospheric pressure (3) high temprature (4) high atmospheric pressure
Last Answer : low atmospheric pressure
Last Answer : Due to low air pressure
Description : Why does bleeding occur through the nose in high mountainous regions ? (1) The pressure of blood in capillaries is greater than the outside pressure (2) The pressure at high altitudes is ... of a person increases at high altitudes (4) The blood pressure fluctuates and finally decreases drastically
Last Answer : The blood pressure of a person increases at high altitudes
Description : The hook-on AC volt-ammeter consists essentially of a split-core and a rectifiertype instrument connected to the secondary winding of a _____________. A. potential transformer B. control transformer C. current transformer D. reactance transformer
Last Answer : Answer: C
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
Description : To properly use a hook-on-type volt/ammeter to check current flow, you must FIRST _____________. A. de-energize the circuit to allow connection of the instrument in series B. hook the jaws ... test leads to the appropriate terminals D. short the test leads and calibrate the instrument to zero
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : What kind of instrument is an ammeter?
Last Answer : an indicating
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 : Identify the instrument that does not exist (A) Dynamo-meter type ammeter (B) Dynamo-meter type wattmeter (C) Moving-iron voltmeter (D) Moving-iron wattmeter
Last Answer : Identify the instrument that does not exist (A) Dynamo-meter type ammeter (B) Dynamo-meter type wattmeter (C) Moving-iron voltmeter (D) Moving-iron wattmeter
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 : 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.