The instrument used to measure the wavelength of light is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The instrument used to measure the wavelength of light is:
A. Interferometer
B. Telescope
C. Microscope
D. Spectrometer
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Spectrometer measures wavelengths of light using diffraction gratings or prisms to disperse light and angular measurements. Interferometer (D) can also measure wavelength but spectrometer is the standard instrument for spectral analysis. Microscope and telescope magnify images, not measure wavelength. Memory tip: 'Spectrometer = wavelength measurement via dispersion; used in spectroscopy'. This instrument-application question tests practical physics knowledge, frequently examined in competitive exams. Always associate instruments with their primary function; competitive exams often test context-specific uses.

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