Scientific Instruments - General Science
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Cinematography |
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It is an instrument used in cinema making to throw on screen and enlarged image of photograph.
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Crescograph |
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It measures the growth in plants.
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Cyclotron |
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A charged particles accelerator which can accelerate charged particles into high energies.
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Dynamo |
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It converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
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Dynamometer |
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It measures electric power.
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Electrometer |
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It measures electricity.
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Electroscope |
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It detects presence of an electric charge.
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Endoscope |
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It examines internal parts of the body.
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Radiometer |
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It measures the emission of radiant energy.
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Rain Gauge |
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An apparatus for recording rainfall at a particular place.
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Radar |
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It is used for detecting the direction and range of an approaching plane by means of radio microwaves.
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Pyrometer |
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It measures very high temperature.
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Potentiometer |
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It is used for comparing electromotive force of cells.
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Periscope |
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It is used to view objects above sea level (used in sub marines)
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Photometer |
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The instrument compares the luminous intensity of the source of light.
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Phonograph |
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An instrument for producing sound.
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Odometer |
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An instrument by which the distance covered by wheeled vehicles is measured.
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Microscope |
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It is used to obtain magnified view of small objects.
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Chronometer |
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It determines longitude of a place kept onboard ship.
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Cardiogram |
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It traces movements of the heart, recorded on a cardiograph.
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Carburetor |
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It is used in an internal combustion engine for charging air with petrol vapour.
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Calorimeter |
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It measures quantity of heat.
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Balometer |
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It measures heat radiation.
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Binocular |
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It is used to view distant objects.
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Barometer |
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It measures atmospheric pressure.
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Barograph |
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It is used for continuous recording of atmospheric pressure.
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Audiophone |
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It is used for improving imperfect sense of hearing.
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Audiometer |
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It measures intensity of sound.
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Microphone |
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It converts the sound waves into electrical vibrations and to magnify the sound.
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Mariner's compass |
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It is an instrument used by the sailors to determine the direction.
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Lactometer |
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It determines the purity of milk.
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Kymograph |
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It graphically records physiological movements (Blood Pressure and heart beat) |
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Hydrophone |
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It measures sound under water.
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Hydrometer |
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It measures the specific gravity of liquids.
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Galvanometer |
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It measures the electric current of low magnitude.
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Fathometer |
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It measures the depth of the ocean.
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Microphone |
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It converts the sound waves into electrical vibrations and to magnify the sound.
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Eudiometer |
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A glass tube for measuring volume changes in chemical reactions between gases.
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Thermometer |
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This instrument is used for the measurement of temperature.
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Theodolite |
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It measures horizontal and vertical angles.
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Telescope |
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It views distant objects in space.
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Teleprinter |
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This instrument receives and sends typed messages from one place to another
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Tachometer |
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An instrument used in measuring speeds of aero planes and motor boats.
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Straboscope |
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It is used to view rapidly moving objects.
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Stethoscope |
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An instrument which is used by the doctors to hear and analyze heart and lung sounds.
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Stereoscope |
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It is used to view two dimensional pictures.
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Spherometer |
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It measures the curvatures of surfaces.
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Spectrometer |
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It is an instrument for measuring the energy distribution of a particular type of radiation.
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Sextant |
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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.
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Salinometer |
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It determines salinity of solution.
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Voltmeter |
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It measures the electric potential difference between two points.
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Viscometer |
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It measures the viscosity of liquids.
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Thermostat |
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It regulates the temperature at a particular point.
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Refractometer |
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It measures refractive index.
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Altimeter |
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It measures altitudes and is used in aircrafts.
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Ammeter |
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It measures strength of electric current (in amperes).
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Anemometer |
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It measures force and velocity of wind.
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