Which quantity is measured using bolometer?

Q. Which quantity is measured using bolometer?
Answer: Intensity of electromagnetic radiation
Notes: When electromagnetic radiation of a particluar frequency is incident on bolometer's temperature dependent resistance, which results in the rise in temperature and using this the intensity of the radiation can be calculated.

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