GS PrelimsScience and TechnologyGeneral Science1999

Low temperatures (Cryogenics) find application in

A

space travel, surgery and magnetic levitation

B

surgery, magnetic levitation and telemetry

C

space travel, surgery and telemetry

D

space travel, magnetic levitation and telemetry

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. The question asks about the applications of low temperatures (Cryogenics). 2. Cryogenics is the science and engineering of producing and using very low temperatures (typically below -150 °C or 123 K). 3. Let's evaluate the applications listed: - Space travel: Cryogenic fuels (like liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen) are used in rockets for propulsion due to their high efficiency. So, application in space travel is correct. - Surgery: Cryosurgery involves using extreme cold (often liquid nitrogen) to destroy abnormal tissues (like tumors or warts). So, application in surgery is correct. - Magnetic levitation (Maglev): Superconducting magnets, which require cryogenic cooling to operate, are used in Maglev trains and other applications (like MRI machines). So, application in magnetic levitation is correct. - Telemetry: Telemetry is the collection of measurements or other data at remote points and their automatic transmission to receiving equipment for monitoring. While some sensitive electronic components used in telemetry might benefit from cooling, cryogenics is not a defining or widespread application field for telemetry itself compared to the others. 4. Option (A) includes space travel, surgery, and magnetic levitation, all of which are established applications of cryogenics.

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