Scientific Instruments Quiz: Tools of Discovery

A short set of multiple‑choice items that probe your understanding of key research devices and their primary functions.

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Difficulty:MEDIUM

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CategoryScience & Nature
DifficultyMEDIUM
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Quiz Questions

Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

  1. 1

    Which instrument enlarges tiny specimens by using lenses to create a magnified image?

    Question 1
  2. 2

    Which device gathers and focuses distant light from celestial objects to allow observation of stars and planets?

    Question 2
  3. 3

    Which tool separates incoming light into its component wavelengths to identify chemical composition?

    Question 3
  4. 4

    Which apparatus records ground motions caused by earthquakes and other seismic events?

    Question 4
  5. 5

    Which system emits radio waves and measures their reflections to determine the distance and speed of objects?

    Question 5
  6. 6

    Which instrument measures atmospheric pressure using a column of mercury or an aneroid capsule?

    Question 6

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