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List of Scientific Instrument
Sl. No. | Description | Instrument Name |
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21. | An instrument used for relative density of milk is called? | Lactometer |
22. | An instrument used for magnified view of very small objects is called? | Microscope |
23. | An apparatus used in submarines for viewing objects lying above the eye level of the observer is called? | Periscope |
24. | An instrument used for comparing the luminous intensity of two sources of light is called? | Photometer |
25. | An instrument used to measure high temperature is called? | Pyrometer |
26. | An instrument used to measure Rainfall is called? | Rain Gauge |
27. | An instrument used for recording the intensity and origin of earthquakes shocks is called? | Siesmograph |
28. | An instrument used for measuring angular distance between two objects is called? | Sextant |
29. | An instrument used for measuring speed of the vehicle is called? | Speedometer |
30. | An apparatus used for converting high voltage to low and vice-versa is called? | Transformer |
31. | An instrument that continuously records a barometer's reading of atmospheric pressure. | Barograph |
32. | An instrument used to measure infrared, or heat, radiation. | Bolometer |
33. | An instrument used for measuring growth in plants. | Crescograph |
34. | An instrument used for tracing movement of heart. | Cardiograph |
35. | A clock that keeps very accurate time and determines longitude of a vessel at sea. | Chronometer |
36. | An instrument used to examine internal parts of the body. | Endoscope |
37. | A glass tube for measuring volumes changes in the chemical reactions between gases. | Eudiometer |
38. | A machine for reproducing recorded sound. | Gramophone |
39. | An instrument used to measure the moisture content or the humidity of air or any gas. | Hygrometer |
40. | A microphone designed to be used underwater for recording or listening to underwater sound. | Hydrophone |