Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of the following was invented by Galileo?

  1. Barometer

  2. Pendulum clock

  3. Microscope

  4. Thermometer
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Explanation

Galileo Galilei invented the thermometer in 1593 using the principle of expansion of air/liquids. It was a primitive water thermometer called a thermoscope. The barometer was invented by Torricelli, pendulum clock by Huygens, and microscope by Janssen.

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