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Physics relies on various instruments for experimentation and measurement. Here is a list of some common physics instruments:

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

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