Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2016 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following Thermometers is known as pyrometer?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Radiation thermometers

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Radiation thermometers”.
Radiation thermometers are also known as pyrometers. They measure temperature by detecting the infrared radiation emitted by an object. This is especially useful for measuring high temperatures or for objects that are difficult to touch.

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