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List of Scientific Instrument
Sl. No. | Description | Instrument Name |
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1. | An instrument used in aircrafts for measuring altitudes is called? | Altimeter |
2. | An instrument used to measure the strength of an electric current is called? | Ammeter |
3. | An instrument to measure the speed, direction and pressure of the wind is called? | Anemometer |
4. | An intrument used to measure difference in hearing is called? | Audiometer |
5. | An instrument to measure atmospheric pressure and conditions is called? | Barometer |
6. | An intrument used to measure potential difference between two points is called? | Voltmeter |
7. | An optical instrument used for magnified view of distant objects is called? | Binoculars |
8. | An instrument used to measure the diameters of wire, tube or rod is called? | Callipers |
9. | An instrument used to measure quantities of Heat is called? | Calorimeter |
10. | An apparatus used for charging air with petrol vapours in an internal combustion engine is called? | Carburettor |
11. | An apparatus used for projecting pictures on the screen is called? | Cinematograph |
12. | An appratus used for accelerating charged particles is called? | Cyclotron |
13. | Data processing machine used to perform large and complex calculation based on the user input is called? | Computer |
14. | An instrument used for measuring the temperature of the human body is called? | Thermometer |
15. | A device which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy is called? | Dynamo |
16. | An instrument used for measuring electrical potential differences is called? | Electrometer |
17. | An instrument used for detecting the presence of electric charge is called? | Electroscope |
18. | An instrument used for measuring Electric Current is called? | Galvanometer |
19. | An instrument used for measuring depth of the ocean is called? | Fathometer |
20. | An instrument used for relative density of liquids is called? | Hydrometer |