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Physics Measuring Instruments

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Physics measuring instruments are essential tools used to measure various physical quantities. This topic covers devices like hygrometers, oscilloscopes, and sphygmomanometers. It is a highly scoring section in general science and general awareness examinations.

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Physics Measuring Instruments Questions

Multiple choice various types of barometer fluids physics

Define altimeter.

  1. It is a device derived from an aneroid barometer used to measure height.

  2. It is a device derived from a simple barometer used to measure height.

  3. It is a device derived from spring balance used to measure weight.

  4. It is a device derived from a stopwatch used to measure time.
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Explanation

Altimeter is a device used to measure height at a point. It works on the principle of decrease in pressure with an increase in the altitude and actually measures pressure. Aneroid barometers are generally used as altimeter because it is easy to use and carry.

Multiple choice various types of barometer fluids physics

To scale used in fortin's barometers

  1. meter scale

  2. vernier scale

  3. both

  4. none
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Explanation

A vernier scale is provided at the top of glass west tube for accurate reading.

Multiple choice various types of barometer fluids physics

Aneroid barometer is preferred over simple barometer when

  1. carrying simple barometer is not easy.

  2. more accuracy is required.

  3. pressure in fluid is not uniform.

  4. it is never preferred.
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Explanation

Simple barometer is not easy to carry. However, it gives very precise readings. The few drawbacks of simple barometer are counterfeited in an aneroid barometer.

Multiple choice various types of barometer fluids physics
The system of lever in Aneroid barometer helps in

  1. Protecting the diaphragm from collapsing

  2. Reducing atmospheric pressure

  3. Increasing atmospheric pressure

  4. Magnifying the tiny movement of central lever
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Explanation

Aneroid barometers are popular for their light weight and size which increases its portability. The Aneroid barometer uses a small, flexible metal box called an aneroid cell (capsule). The evacuated capsule (or usually several capsules, stacked to add up their movements) is prevented from collapsing by a strong spring which is corrugated in form of a diaphragm. Small changes in external air pressure cause the cell to expand or contract. This expansion and contraction drives mechanical levers such that the tiny movements of the capsule are amplified and displayed on the face of the aneroid barometer. 

Multiple choice various types of barometer fluids physics
Mark the correct statement about Aneroid barometer.

  1. It is portable

  2. It is heavy in weight

  3. It cannot be fixed in any plane

  4. All the above
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Explanation

Aneroid barometers are those barometers that do not use liquid to tell the atmospheric pressure. They are popular because of the portability due to their small weight and size.The Aneroid barometer uses a small, flexible metal box called an aneroid cell (capsule). The evacuated capsule (or usually several capsules, stacked to add up their movements) is prevented from collapsing by a strong spring. Small changes in external air pressure cause the cell to expand or contract. This expansion and contraction drives mechanical levers such that the tiny movements of the capsule are amplified and displayed on the face of the aneroid barometer. 

Multiple choice various types of barometer fluids physics


Barometer which is calibrated directly to read the atmospheric pressure is

  1. Aneroid barometer

  2. Fortin's barometer

  3. Simple barometer

  4. None
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Explanation

The Aneroid barometer uses a small, flexible metal box called an aneroid cell (capsule). The evacuated capsule (or usually several capsules, stacked to add up their movements) is prevented from collapsing by a strong spring. Since the instrument calibrated directly to read the atmospheric pressure, small changes in external air pressure cause the cell to expand or contract. This expansion and contraction drives mechanical levers such that the tiny movements of the capsule are amplified and displayed on the face of the aneroid barometer. 

Multiple choice various types of barometer fluids physics
Barometer which do not require any prior adjustment for reading atmospheric pressure is

  1. Aneroid barometer

  2. Fortin barometer

  3. Simple barometer

  4. All the above
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Explanation

Aneroid barometers are popular for their light weight and size which increases its portability. The Aneroid barometer uses a small, flexible metal box called an aneroid cell (capsule). The evacuated capsule (or usually several capsules, stacked to add up their movements) is prevented from collapsing by a strong spring. Small changes in external air pressure cause the cell to expand or contract. This expansion and contraction drives mechanical levers such that the tiny movements of the capsule are amplified and displayed on the face of the aneroid barometer.  


Since it is calibrated directly for the atmospheric pressure, no prior adjustments are required to be made before its usage.

Multiple choice various types of barometer fluids physics

Mark the correct statement about Aneroid barometer.

  1. It does not need any prior adjustment for reading atmospheric pressure.

  2. It is light in weight

  3. It is portable in nature

  4. All the above
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Explanation
Aneroid barometers are popular for their light weight and size which increases its portability. The Aneroid barometer uses a small, flexible metal box called an aneroid cell (capsule). The evacuated capsule (or usually several capsules, stacked to add up their movements) is prevented from collapsing by a strong spring. Small changes in external air pressure cause the cell to expand or contract. This expansion and contraction drives mechanical levers such that the tiny movements of the capsule are amplified and displayed on the face of the aneroid barometer.  Since it is calibrated directly for the atmospheric pressure, no prior adjustments are required to be made before its usage.
Multiple choice various types of barometer fluids physics

The measurement of altitude is known as

  1. Altimetry

  2. Altimeter

  3. barometry

  4. None
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Explanation

The instrument used to measure the altitude is known as altimeter whereas altimetry is defined as the measurement of altitude.

Multiple choice various types of barometer fluids physics

Which is the most accurate instrument to measure pressure and is used as a standard?

  1. Aneroid Barometer

  2. Mercury Barometer

  3. Barograph

  4. Manometer
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Answer is B

In the mercury barometer, atmospheric pressure balances a column of mercury, the height of which can be precisely measured. To increase their accuracy, mercury barometers are often corrected for ambient temperature and the local value of gravity.

Multiple choice evs when there is a disaster disaster and types disasters forest fire

Which of the following instrument is used to measure wind speed?

  1. Barometer

  2. Auxanometer

  3. Anemometer

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

An anemometer is a type of weather instrument that measures wind speed. Some of these instruments measure both wind speed and wind direction. Anemometers are common at weather stations. A cup anemometer is a type of instrument that uses three or four hemispherical cups mounted on horizontal arms on a vertical rod.

Multiple choice evs when there is a disaster disaster and types disasters forest fire

The intensity of earthquake is measured by 

  1. Speedometer

  2. Richter scale

  3. Barometer

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Richter scale is a logarithmic scale used to quantify the magnitude of an earthquake. Speedometers measure vehicle speed, and barometers measure atmospheric pressure.

Multiple choice physics structure of earth seismic waves and tsunami causes of earthquakes origin of earth and its internal energy transfer of charge lightning safety

Seismograph is a instrument used to:

  1. Record lightning

  2. Record strength of wind

  3. Record temperature

  4. Record vibrations of earthquakes
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Explanation

The tremors produces waves on the surface of the earth. These are called seismic waves. The waves are recorded by an instrument called seismograph.

Multiple choice physics structure of earth seismic waves and tsunami causes of earthquakes origin of earth and its internal energy transfer of charge lightning safety

Magnitude of earthquake is measured by

  1. electroscope

  2. Richter scale

  3. seismograph

  4. coulomb
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Magnitude of earthquake is measured by Richter scale. A electroscope is an early scientific instrument that is used to detect the presence and magnitude of electric charge on a body.  A seismograph is used to record of seismic waves caused by an earthquake, explosion, or other Earth-shaking phenomenon. Coulomb is the unit of electrical charge. 

Multiple choice physics study of sound types of waves sound as a wave of disturbance sound waves are longitudinal waves

Chronometer is?

  1. An clock for determining the longitude of a vessel at sea

  2. An instrument for changing or reversing the direction of electric current

  3. An instrument for measuring the direction and velocity of wind

  4. An instrument for comparing intensities of colours
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Explanation

Chronometer is an instrument for measuring time accurately in spite of motion or variations in temperature, humidity, and air pressure.So it can be used a a clock for determining the longitude of a vessel at sea.