Time Is Now Precisely Measured with Primary Standard Clocks That

question 2

Multiple Choice

Time is now precisely measured with primary standard clocks that are based on

• A) very precise pendulum motion.
• B) the pulsed vibrations of quartz crystals.
• C) the vibration of cesium atoms.
• D) the pulse rate of pulsar stars.

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