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Question

"Pyrheliometer' is used for measuring:

  1. Sun spots
  2. Air temperature
  3. Solar radiation
  4. Temperature of plants

Answer:

Option C: Solar radiation

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Solar radiation”.

A pyrheliometer is a scientific instrument designed to measure the direct solar radiation from the sun.