Scientific Instruments


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Scientific Instruments

Instrument     Use
Altimeter Measures altitudes (used in aircraft)
Ammeter Measures strength of 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 and outer diameters of bodies
Calorimeter Measures quantities of heat
Cardiogram Measures quantities of heat
Cardiogram (ECG) Traces movements of the heart; recorded on a Cardiograph
Cathetometer Determines heights, measurement of levels, etc, in scientific experiments
Chronometer Determines longitude of a vessel at sea.
Colorimeter Compares intensity of colours



Commutator To change/reverse the direction of electric current; Also used to convert AC into DC
Cryometer A type of thermometer used to measure very low temperatures, usually close to 0°C
Cyclotron A charged particle accelerator which can accelerate charged particles to high energies
Pilatometer Measures changes in volume of substances
Dyanamo Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
Dynamometer Measures electrical power
Electro encephalo grameg (EEC) Measures and records electrical activity of brain
Electrometer Measures very small but potential difference in electric currents
Electroscope Detects presence of an electric charge
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




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