Scientific Instruments and Appliances - Scientific Instruments and Appliances
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Q: what are the names of Scientific Instruments and Appliances and their uses?
| Option | Answer | Is Correct |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | • Altimeter is a special type of aneroid barometer, used in measuring altitudes. • Ammeter is an instrument to measure the strength of an electric current. • Anemometer is an instrument to measure the velocity and find the direction of the wind. • Audiometer is an instrument to measure difference in hearing. • Barometer is used for measuring atmospheric pressure. • Binocular is an optical instrument designed for magnified view of distant objects by both eyes simultaneously. • Calorimeter is an instrument for measuring quantities of heat. • Chronometer is a clock to determine longitude of a vessel of sea. • Clinical Thermometer is a thermometer for measuring the temperature of human body. • Calorimeter is an instrument for comparing intensities of colour. • Commutator is an instrument to change of reverse the direction of an electric current. In dynamo used to convert the alternating current into direct current. • Computer is a technical device designed to find instantaneous solutions of huge and complex calculation based on the information already fed. • Dynamo is a device for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. • Electroscope is an instrument for detecting the presence of electric charge. • Galvanometer is an instrument for measuring electric current. • Hydrometer is an instrument for measuring the relative density of liquids. • Hydrophone is an instrument for measuring sound under water. • Hygrometer is an instrument for measuring the relative humidity of the atmosphere. • Hygroscope is an instrument to show the changes in atmospheric humidity. • Lactometer is an instrument for measuring the relative density of milk. • Micrometer is an instrument used for accurately measuring small distances or angles. • Manometer is instrument to measure the pressure of gases. • Magnetometer is an instrument used to compare the magnetic moments and fields, • Mariner’s Compass is an apparatus for determining direction, graduated to indicate 3 |
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