The following is the name of the instrument used to record earthquake waves:a)Seismographb)Seismogramc)Seismometerd)ScintillometerCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

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The following is the name of the instrument used to record earthquake waves:

a)
Seismograph
b)
Seismogram
c)
Seismometer
d)
Scintillometer

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Seismographs are devices that record the ground’s movement during an earthquake. They are used as a component of a seismological system and are put in the soil worldwide.

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