Q. The name of Robert Watson-Watt is associated with which among the following inventions?
Answer: Radar technology
Notes: Robert Watson-Watt is associated with the invention of radar technology. Although he didn't invent the idea of radio detection, he was the first to prove it could work on a large scale. Radar was a critical weapon in World War II. Today, radar is used to forecast the weather. Watson-Watt was born in Brechin, Angus, Scotland on April 13, 1892. He studied electrical engineering at University College in Dundee. After earning a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering, he worked briefly as an assistant professor at University College. Watson-Watt claimed to be a descendant of James Watt, the famous engineer and inventor of the practical steam engine. However, no evidence of any family relationship has been found.

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