JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - 9. Ray optics and optical instruments
Identify the physical quantity that cannot be measured using spherometer :
- A Radius of curvature of concave surface
- B Specific rotation of liquids
- C Thickness of thin plates
- D Radius of curvature of convex surface
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(B) Specific rotation of liquids
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Spherometer can be used to measure curvature of surface.
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