Identify the physical quantity that cannot be measured using spherometer :
- Radius of curvature of concave surface
- Specific rotation of liquids
- Thickness of thin plates
- Radius of curvature of convex surface
Answer
(2) Specific rotation of liquids
Solution
A spherometer is a screw-based instrument that measures a small height h (sagitta) very accurately: R= l26h+ h2
(A), (D): radius of curvature of concave / convex surfaces measurable
(C): thickness of a thin plate = small height measurable
(B): specific rotation of a liquid needs a polarimeter (rotation of plane of polarisation) cannot be measured
Answer: (2)