💡 Scientific Instruments 💡
t Accumulator:-it is used to store electrical energy
♦️ Altimeter:- Measures
altitudes.
♦️ Ammeter:- Measures
electric current.
♦️ Anemometer:- Measures
force and velocity of wind and directions.
♦️ Audiometer:- Measures
intensity of sound.
♦️ Barograph:-
Continuous recording of atmospheric pressure.
♦️ Barometer:- Measures
atmospheric pressure.
♦️ Binoculars:- To view
distant objects.
♦️ Bolometer:- To
measure heat radiation.
♦️ Callipers:- Measure
inner & outer diameters of bodies
♦️ Calorimeter:-
Measures quantities of heat
♦️ Cathetometer:-
Determine heights, measurements of levels, etc. in scientific experiments.
♦️ Chronometer:-
Determines longitude of a vessel at sea
♦️ Colorimeter:-
Compares intensity of colours.
♦️ Commutator:- To
change the direction of electrica current.
♦️ Cryometer:- A type of
thermometer used to measure very low temperature, usually close to 0° C.
♦️ Dilatometer:-
Measures changes in volume substance.
♦️ Dynamo:- Converts
mechanical energy into electrical energy.
♦️ Dynamometer:-
Measures electrical power.
♦️Electroscope-It detects the presence of an electric charge.
t Endoscope-It examines the internal parts of the body.
t Eudiometer--A glass tube for measuring volume changes in chemical
reactions between gases.
t Fathometer--It measures the depth of the ocean.
t Galvanometer--It measures the electric current of low magnitude.
t Hydrometer--It measures the specific gravity of liquids.
t Hydrophone--It measures sound under water.
t Hygrometer--It measures humidity in the air.
t Kymograph--It graphically records physiological movements (Blood pressure
and heartbeat).
t Lactometer--It determines the purity of milk.
t Manometer--It measures the pressure of gases.
t Mariner’s compass--It is an instrument used by the sailors to determine
the direction.
t Microphone--It converts the sound waves into electrical vibrations and to
magnify the sound.
t Microscope--It is used to obtain a magnified view of small objects.
t Odometer--An instrument by which the distance covered by wheeled vehicles
is measured.
t Periscope--It is used to view objects above sea level (used in
submarines)
t Phonograph--An instrument for producing sound.
t Photometer--The instrument compares the luminous intensity of the source
of light
t Potentiometer--It is used for comparing the electromotive force of cells.
t Pyrometer--It measures very high temperature.
t Quartz Clock--A highly accurate clock used in astronomical observations
and other precision work
t Radar--Radio, angle, detection and range is used to detect the direction
and range of an approaching aeroplane by means of radio micro waves
t Radiometer--It measures the emission of radiant energy.
t Rain Gauge--An apparatus for recording rainfall at a particular place.
t Rectifier--An instrument used for the conversion of AC into DC.
t Refractometer--It measures refractive index.
t Saccharimeter--It measures the amount of sugar in the solution.
t Salinometer--It determines salinity of solution.
t Seismograph--It measures the intensity of earthquake shocks.
t Sextant--This is used by navigators to find the latitude of a place by
measuring the elevation above the horizon of the sun or another star.
t Spectrometer--It is an instrument for measuring the energy distribution
of a particular type of radiation.
t Spectroscope--An instrument used for spectrum analysis
t Speedometer--It is an instrument placed in a vehicle to record its speed.
t Spherometer--It measures the curvatures of surfaces.
t Sphygmomanometer--It measures blood pressure.
t Stereoscope--It is used to view two dimensional pictures.
t Stethoscope--An instrument which is used by the doctors to hear and
analyse heart and lung sounds.
t Stroboscope--It is used to view rapidly moving objects.
t Tachometer--An instrument used in measuring speeds of aero planes and
motor boats.
t Teleprinter--This instrument receives and sends typed messages from one
place to another.
t Telescope--It views distant objects in space.
t Theodolite--It measures horizontal and vertical angles.
t Thermomete--This instrument is used for the measurement of temperatures.
t Thermostat--It regulates the temperature at a particular point.
t Transistor--A small device which may be used to amplify currents and
perform other functions usually performed by a thermionic valve
t Udometer--It is used to measure the amount of liquid precipitation over a
set period of time. It is also called Rain Gauge.
t Vernier--An adjustable scale for measuring small subdivisions of scale
t Viscometer--It measures the viscosity of liquids.
t Voltmeter--It measures the electric potential difference between two
points.
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