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    Question

    Which of the following are used for accurately

    measuring very small time intervals?
    A Pulsars Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Quartz clocks Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Atomic clocks Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D White dwarfs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    An atomic clock is a clock device that uses an electronic transition frequency in the microwave, optical, or ultraviolet region of the electromagnetic spectrum of atoms as a frequency standard for its timekeeping element. Atomic clocks are the most accurate time and frequency standards known, and are used as primary  standards  for  international  time distribution services, to control the wave frequency of television broadcasts, and in global navigation satellite systems such as GPS.

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