The instrument used to measure the temperature of the source from its thermal radiation is:

hydrometer

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barometer

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thermopile

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pyrometer

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The correct option is C thermopile
Thermopile is a combination of thermocouple which generates electrical energy when one end is kept at higher temperature with respect to the other end. It is helpful in measuring the temperature of a hot and radiating body.

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