list of physics instruments
Physics relies on various instruments for experimentation and measurement. Here is a list of some common physics instruments:
- Thermometer: Measures temperature.
- Barometer: Measures atmospheric pressure.
- Hygrometer: Measures humidity.
- Ammeter: Measures electric current.
- Voltmeter: Measures electric voltage.
- Ohmmeter: Measures electrical resistance.
- Spectrometer: Analyzes the spectrum of light.
- Telescope: Observes distant objects in space.
- Microscope: Magnifies small objects for detailed study.
- Calorimeter: Measures heat transfer.
- Geiger Counter: Detects ionizing radiation.
- Electron Microscope: Examines objects at the nanoscale.
- Laser: Emits coherent and focused light.
- Oscilloscope: Displays and analyzes electrical signals.
- Particle Accelerator: Increases the speed of subatomic particles.
- Balance: Measures mass or weight.
- Protractor: Measures angles.
- Ruler/Calipers: Measures length, width, or diameter.
- Geophone: Detects ground motion (seismic activity).
- Galvanometer: Measures small electric currents.
- Tonometer: Measures the pressure of fluids (e.g., eye pressure).
- X-ray Machine: Generates and detects X-rays.
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer: Analyzes the properties of atomic nuclei.
- Photometer: Measures light intensity or luminance.
- EKG/ECG Machine: Records electrical activity of the heart.
- Nuclear Reactor: Produces nuclear reactions for various purposes.
- Gas Chromatograph: Separates and analyzes chemical compounds.
- Mass Spectrometer: Identifies and quantifies chemical substances.
- Potentiometer: Measures electromotive force (emf) or potential difference.
- Seismograph: Records ground motion during earthquakes.
- Multimeter: A multimeter, short for "multiple meter," is a versatile electronic instrument used for measuring various electrical properties in an electrical circuit.
- Magnetometer: Magnetometer is used to measure the magnetic force.
- Gravimeters or Gravitational accelerometers: They are used to measure gravitational acceleration.
Published on: Sep 22, 2023, 06:22 AM