Question

Which of the following technique is NOT used for measuring small time intervals?
 

• A. Electronic oscillator
• B. Decay of elementary particles
• C. Atomic clock
• D. Spring oscillator

Hint:

Techniques like atomic clocks and particle decay are used in precision timekeeping and subatomic measurements; spring-based systems are limited by mechanical inertia.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

- Electronic oscillators, atomic clocks, and decay of elementary particles are high-precision tools for measuring very small time intervals (in nanoseconds, microseconds, or even femtoseconds). - Spring oscillators, however, operate on mechanical time scales and are relatively slow. They cannot measure very small time intervals precisely. Thus, the spring oscillator is not suitable for measuring very short durations.