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    Physics – Major Instruments And Their Uses – General Science Notes For W.B.C.S Examination.

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    The following table illustrates the major scientific instruments and their uses, Continue Reading Physics – Major Instruments And Their Uses – General Science Notes For W.B.C.S Examination.

    Instrument Use
    Accelerometer Measures acceleration
    Altimeter Measures altitude of an aircraft
    Ammeter Measures electric current in ampere
    Anemometer Measures wind speed
    Barometer Measures atmospheric pressure
    Bolometer Measures radiant energy
    Caliper Measures distance
    Calorimeter Measures heat (in chemical reaction)
    Crescograph Measures growth in plant
    Dynamometer Measures torque
    Electrometer Measures electric charge
    Ellipsometer Measures optical refractive indices
    Fathometer Measures depth (in sea)
    Gravimeter Measures the local gravitational field of the Earth
    Galvanometer Measures electric current
    Hydrometer Measures specific gravity of liquid
    Hydrophones Measures sound wave under water
    Hygrometer Measures atmospheric humidity
    Inclinometer Measures angel of slope
    Interferometer Infrared light spectra
    Lactometer Measures purity of milk
    Magnetograph Measures magnetic field
    Manometer Measures pressure of gas
    Ohmmeter Measures electric resistance
    Odometer Measures distance travelled by a wheeled vehicle
    Photometer Measures intensity of light
    Pyrometer Measures temperature of a surface
    Radiometer Measures intensity or force radiation
    Radar Detects distance object, e.g. aircraft, etc.
    Sextant Measures angle between two visible objects
    Seismometer Measures motion of the ground (earthquake/seismic waves)
    Spectrometer Measures spectra (light spectrum)
    Theodolite Measures horizontal and vertical angles
    Thermopile Measures small quantities of radiant heat
    Thermometer Measures temperature
    Udometer Measures amount of rainfall
    Viscometer Measures the viscosity of fluid
    Voltmeter Measures volt
    Venturi meter Measures flow of liquid

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