1
You visited us
1
times! Enjoying our articles?
Unlock Full Access!
Byju's Answer
Standard VI
Physics
Early Methods to Measure Time
Which of the ...
Question
Which of the following insrtuments measures time most accurately?
(a) sundial
(b) quartz watch
(c) pendulum clock
(d) watch with balance wheel
Open in App
Solution
(b) quartz watch
These watches have the crystals of a substance called quartz.
These crystals can vibrate very fast and at a very precise rate. These vibrations are used to measure time accurately.
Suggest Corrections
3
Similar questions
Q.
Which of these can only measure time interval and not the time of day?
(a) sand clock
(b) sundial
(c) pendulum clock
(d) quartz clock
Q.
To keep correct time modern watches are fitted with balance wheel made of
Q.
To keep the correct time modern day watches are fitted with balance wheel made of:
Q.
The balance wheel of a watch is made of :
Q.
What kind of watch will you use to accurately measure short intervals of time?
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Grade/Exam
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th grade
7th grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Submit
Related Videos
Measurement of Time
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Explore more
Early Methods to Measure Time
Standard VI Physics
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Grade/Exam
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th grade
7th grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Submit
AI Tutor
Textbooks
Question Papers
Install app