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 |