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What is the instrument to record the intensity of Earthquake?

A

(a) Physiograph

B

(b) Seismograph

C

(c) Cardiograph

D

(d) Barograph

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A seismograph is an instrument used to detect and record earthquakes. Generally, it consists of a mass attached to a fixed base. During earthquake, the base moves but the mass does not move.
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  • The instrument to record the intensity of earthquake is

    A
    physiograph
    B
    seismograph
    C
    cardiograph
    D
    barograph

  • Which instrument is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake?

    A
    Bar graph
    B
    Barometer
    C
    Thermometer
    D
    Seismograph

  • Instrument used to record EEG is

    A
    electroencephalograph
    B
    cathode ray oscilloscope
    C
    Both (a) and (b)
    D
    None of these

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