Serial No.
|
Scientific Instrument
|
Use
|
1 |
Compass |
It is an instrument used by the sailors to determine the direction |
2 |
Microphone |
It converts the sound waves into electrical vibrations and magnifies the sound |
3 |
Microscope |
It is used to obtain a magnified view of small objects |
4 |
Photometer |
The instrument compares the luminous intensity of the source of light |
5 |
Periscope |
It is used to view objects above sea level (It is mainly used in submarines) |
6 |
Potentiometer |
It is used for comparing the electromotive force of cells |
7 |
Odometer |
An instrument by which the distance covered by wheeled vehicles is measured |
8 |
Phonograph |
An instrument for producing sound |
9 |
Pyrometer |
It measures very high temperature |
10 |
Radar |
It is used for detecting the direction and range of a plane with the help of radio waves |
11 |
Rain Gauge |
An apparatus for recording rainfall at a particular place |
12 |
Radiometer |
It measures the emission of radiant energy |
13 |
Refractometer |
It measures the refractive index |
14 |
Saccharimeter |
It measures the amount of sugar in the solution |
15 |
Seismograph |
It measures the intensity of earthquake shocks |
16 |
Salinometer |
It determines the salinity of the solution |
17 |
Speedometer |
It is used to measure the speed of a vehicle |
18 |
Sphygmomanometer |
It measures blood pressure |
19 |
Spherometer |
It measures the curvatures of surfaces |
20 |
Stereoscope |
It is used to view 2D pictures |
21 |
Sextant |
It is used by navigators to find the latitude of a place. |
22 |
Spectrometer |
It is used for measuring the energy distribution of a particular type of radiation |
23 |
Stethoscope |
It is used to hear and analyze heart and lung sounds |
24 |
Stroboscope |
It is used for viewing rapidly moving objects |
25 |
Tachometer |
It is used for measuring the speeds of aeroplanes and motorboats |
26 |
Teleprinter |
It is used for receiving and sending typed messages |
27 |
Telescope |
It views distant objects in space |
28 |
Theodolite |
It measures horizontal and vertical angles |
29 |
Thermometer |
It is used for the measurement of temperatures |
30 |
Thermostat |
It regulates the temperature at a particular point |
31 |
Viscometer |
It measures the viscosity of a liquid |
32 |
Voltmeter |
It measures the electric potential difference |