A bolometer is __________________?

Correct answer: C. Both A. & B.

  • A. Used for the measurement of thermal radiation
  • B. An element which senses optical input and delivers thermal output
  • C. Both A. & B.
  • D. Neither A. nor B.

Explanation

A bolometer detects radiant or optical energy through the heating it produces, so it is used for measuring thermal radiation and acts as an optical-to-thermal detector. Thus both descriptions apply.

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