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Question

Pyrometer is used for measuring:

  1. Air Pressure
  2. Humidity
  3. High Temperature
  4. Intensity of Earthquake

Answer:

Option C: High Temperature

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “High Temperature”.

A pyrometer is a device designed to measure extremely high temperatures, often those that are inaccessible for traditional thermometers. It works by detecting the infrared radiation emitted by an object.