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Scientific Instruments Flashcards

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Ammeter

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Used for measuring strength of electric current

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Barometer

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Used for measuring atmospheric pressure

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Caloriemeter

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Used for measuring quantities of heat

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Cardiograph

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Used for measuring movements of the heart

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Dynamo

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Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy

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Electroencephalograph

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Records and interprets the electrical waves of the brain

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Electrometer

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measuring potential difference in electric currents

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Endoscope

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Examines internal organs of the body

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Fathometer

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Used for measuring depth of the ocean

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Galvanometer

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Used for measuring the electric current

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Hydrometer

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measuring the relative density of liquids

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Hygrometer

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Used for measuring the level of humidity

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Kymograph

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Graphically records physiological movements (e.g. blood pressure/ heartbeat)

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Lactometer

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Used for measuring the relative density of milk

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Manometer

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Used for measuring the pressure of gases or liquids

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Micrometer

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Measures distances/angles

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Microscope

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Used for obtaining a magnified view of small objects

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Periscope

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Used for viewing objects above sea level (used in submarines)

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Polygraph

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Used for recording changes simultaneously in physiological processes such as heart beat, blood pressure and respiration; also used as a lie detector

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Pyrometer

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Used for measuring very high temperature

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Salinometer

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Used for determining the salinity of solutions

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Sphygmomanometer

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Used for measuring blood pressure

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Tacheometer

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Used for measuring distances and elevations

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Telescope

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Used for viewing distant objects in space

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Transponder

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Used to receive a signal and transmit a reply

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Viscometer

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Used for measuring the viscosity of liquid

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Voltmeter

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Used to measure electric potential difference

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Wattmeter circuit

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Used for measuring the power of an electric

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