Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2016 GS-I
Question

The velocity of wind is measured by

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Anemometer

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Anemometer”.
An anemometer is a device specifically designed to measure the speed or velocity of wind.

It typically consists of rotating cups or propellers that spin with the wind, and the rotation speed is measured to determine the wind velocity.

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