Scientific Instruments


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Scientific Instruments

Instrument     Use
Electro microscope To obtain a magnifying view of very small objects Capable of magnifying up to 20,000 times
Endoscope To examine internal parts of the body
Fathometer Measures depth of the ocean
Fiuxmeter Measures magnetic flux
Galvanometer Measures electric current
Hydrometer Measures the relative density of liquids
Hygrometer Measures level of humidity
Hydrophone Measures sound under water
Hygroscope Shows the changes in atmospheric humidity
Hypsometer To determine boiling point of liquids
Lactometer Measures the relative density of milk to determine purity
Machmeter Determines the speed of an aircraft in terms of the speed of sound
Magnetometer Compares magnetic moments of magnets and fields
Manometer Measures the pressure of gases
Micrometer Measures distances/angles
Aerophone Converts sound waves into electrical vibrations



Microscope To obtain a magnified view of small objects
Nephetometer Measures the scattering of light by particles suspended in a liquid
Ohmmeter To measure electrical resistance in ohms
Ondometer Measures the frequency of electromagnetic waves, especially in the radio-frequency band
Periscope To view objects above sea level (used in submarines)
Photometer Compares the luminous intensity of the source of light
Polygraph Instrument that simultaneously records changes in physiological processes such as heartbeat, blood-pressure and respiration; used as a lie detector
Pyknometer Determines the density and coefficient of expansion of liquids
Pyrheliometer Measures components of solar radiation
Pyrometer Measures very high temperature
Quadrant Measures altitudes and angles in navigation and astronomy
Radar To detect the direction and range of an approaching aeroplane by means of radiowaves, (Radio, Angle, Detection and Range)
Radio micrometer Measures heat radiation
Refractometer Measures refractive indices
Salinometer Determines salinity of solutions




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