Scientific Instruments Flashcards
Ammeter
Used for measuring strength of electric current
Barometer
Used for measuring atmospheric pressure
Caloriemeter
Used for measuring quantities of heat
Cardiograph
Used for measuring movements of the heart
Dynamo
Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
Electroencephalograph
Records and interprets the electrical waves of the brain
Electrometer
measuring potential difference in electric currents
Endoscope
Examines internal organs of the body
Fathometer
Used for measuring depth of the ocean
Galvanometer
Used for measuring the electric current
Hydrometer
measuring the relative density of liquids
Hygrometer
Used for measuring the level of humidity
Kymograph
Graphically records physiological movements (e.g. blood pressure/ heartbeat)
Lactometer
Used for measuring the relative density of milk
Manometer
Used for measuring the pressure of gases or liquids
Micrometer
Measures distances/angles
Microscope
Used for obtaining a magnified view of small objects
Periscope
Used for viewing objects above sea level (used in submarines)
Polygraph
Used for recording changes simultaneously in physiological processes such as heart beat, blood pressure and respiration; also used as a lie detector
Pyrometer
Used for measuring very high temperature
Salinometer
Used for determining the salinity of solutions
Sphygmomanometer
Used for measuring blood pressure
Tacheometer
Used for measuring distances and elevations
Telescope
Used for viewing distant objects in space
Transponder
Used to receive a signal and transmit a reply
Viscometer
Used for measuring the viscosity of liquid
Voltmeter
Used to measure electric potential difference
Wattmeter circuit
Used for measuring the power of an electric
