Geological Engineering · Q88

Geophysical Methods in Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 88

Q88

A gravimeter measures:

A.

Changes in electrical resistance

B.

Magnetic field intensity

C.

Acceleration due to gravity

Answer

D.

Wave travel time

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

A gravimeter is a sensitive instrument that measures small variations in gravitational acceleration.

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