List of scientific Instrument in Physics

Altimeter

Measures altitude (Used In Aircraft )

Ammeter

Measures strength of electric current

Anemometer

Measures force and velocity of Wind and directions.

Audiometer

Measures Intensity of Sound

Barograph

Continuous recording of atmospheric pressure

Barometer

Measures atmospheric pressure

Binoculars

To view distant objects

Bolometer

To measure heat Radiation

Callipers

Measures inner and outer diameter of bodies

Calorimeter

Measures quantities of heat

Cardiogram
(ECG )

 Traces movement of heat; recorded on a Cadiogram

Cathetometer

Determines heights, measurement of levels, etc. In scientific experiments

Chronometer

Determine longitude of a vessel at sea

Colorimeter

Compares Intensity of colours

Commutator

To change / reverse the direction of electric current. Also used to convert AC into DC

Cryometer

It is a type of thermometer used to measure very low temperatures usually close to 0 C

Cyclotron

A charged particle accelerator which can accelerate charged particles to high energies

Dilatometer

Measures changes in volume of substances

Dyanamo

Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy

Dynamometer

Measures electrical power

Electro Encephalo
Grameg (EEG )

Measures and records electrical activity of brain

Electrometer

It measures very small but potential difference in electric currents

Electroscope

Detects presence of an electric charge

Electromicroscope

It is used to obtain a magnifying view of very small objects capable of magnifying up to 20,000 times

Endoscope

To examine internal parts of the body

Fathometer

Measures depth of the ocean

Fluxmeter

Measures magnetic flux

Galvanometer

Measures electric current

Hydrometer

Measures the relative density of liquids

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