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JEE Main 202427 JanuaryMorning Shift
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2024
Date
27 January
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Physics
Chapter
Experimental Physics

JEE Main 2024 · 27 January · Morning Shift · Physics · Experimental Physics

Identify the physical quantity that cannot be measured using...

Identify the physical quantity that cannot be measured using spherometer :

Options

  1. ARadius of curvature of concave surface
  2. BSpecific rotation of liquids
  3. CThickness of thin plates
  4. DRadius of curvature of convex surface

Correct answer

B. Specific rotation of liquids

Step-by-step solution

A spherometer is a device used for measuring the curvature of surfaces, particularly the radius of curvature of spherical or cylindrical surfaces. It consists of a central leg with a fine screw, and three outer legs that form a tripod. The device is primarily designed for measuring dimensions related to curved surfaces.

Specific rotation is a property related to the rotation of plane-polarized light in a substance. It is not measured using a spherometer. Instead, a polarimeter is typically used to measure specific rotation.

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