- ARadius of curvature of concave surface
- BSpecific rotation of liquids
- CThickness of thin plates
- DRadius of curvature of convex surface
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Correct answer: B
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What does a spherometer measure?
A spherometer is used to measure:- the radius of curvature of spherical surfaces,
- the thickness of thin plates/sheets.
It works by measuring a small height/depth difference relative to a reference plane.
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Check each option
A: Radius of curvature of concave surface
A spherometer can measure the sag/depth of a concave spherical surface, so its radius of curvature can be found.
Hence, A can be measured.B: Specific rotation of liquids
Specific rotation is an optical property measured using a polarimeter, not a spherometer.
Hence, B cannot be measured.C: Thickness of thin plates
A spherometer is commonly used to measure the thickness of a thin plate by comparing readings with and without the plate.
Hence, C can be measured.D: Radius of curvature of convex surface
A spherometer can also measure the sag of a convex spherical surface and hence determine its radius of curvature.
Hence, D can be measured. -
Conclusion
The physical quantity that cannot be measured using a spherometer is:
So the correct option is B.
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