Scientific Instruments GK questions

Scientific Instruments

1. Altimeter:- Measures altitudes.

2. Ammeter:- Measures electric current

3. Anemometer:- Measures force and velocity of wind and directions.

4. Audiometer:- Measures intensity of sound.

5. Barograph:- Continuous recording of atmospheric pressure.

6. Barometer:- Measures atmospheric pressure.

7. Binoculars:- To view distant objects.

8. Bolometer:- To measure heat radiation.

9. Callipers:- Measure inner & outer diameters of bodies

10. Calorimeter:- Measures quantities of heat

11. Cathetometer:- Determine heights, measurements of levels, etc. in scientific experiments.

12. Chronometer:- Determines longitude of a vessel at sea

13. Colorimeter:- Compares intensity of colours.

14. Commutator:- To change the direction of electrica current.

15. Cryometer:- A type of thermometer used to measure very low temperature, usually close to 0°

16. Dilatometer:- Measures changes in volume substance.

17. Dynamo:- Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

18. Dynamometer:- Measures electrical power.