Cluster · Scientific Instruments and Their Functions

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Scientific Instruments and Their Uses
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Connecting a low resistance called shunt in parallel with the galvanometer converts it into:

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An electric motor is a device that converts____________________

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Which of the following devices helps to maintain a potential difference across a conductor?

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Which of the following instruments is employed to measure wind speed?

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Which device can be used to measure the density of a liquid?

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Which of the following instruments is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

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Which instrument is used to measure the curvature of spherical objects?

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A chronometer is an instrument used to measure ____.

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Which of the following instruments is used to measure absolute pressure?

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Potentiometer is a device used for ________

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Which of the following instruments is used to measure electric current?

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An instrument that can detect the presence of a current in a circuit is known as ______.

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Which among the following is the measuring instrument used to measure the height of an object?

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Which of the following instrument is used for measuring the diameter of circular objects?

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Which among the following is the measuring instrument used to detect radioactive emissions?

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Which of the following is correct regarding Voltmeter?

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Which instrument measures the distance moved by the vehicle?

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A manometer is a scientific instrument used to measure what?

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Match the columns:

Instruments

  1. Voltmeter
  2. Ammeter
  3. Galvanometer
  4. Ohmmeter

Descriptions

a. A device that measures the magnitude of electric current
b. A device that measures voltage
c. A device that measures resistance
d. A device that measures the direction and magnitude of current

Which description matches each instrument?

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What type of energy conversion takes place in a battery?

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Electric current in a circuit is measured by ______. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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What was the name of the wind measuring instrument invented for the first time in 1450? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I]

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A sphygmomanometer is used to measure which of the following?
[Constable GD 2021]

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An instrument that can detect the presence of a current in a circuit is known as ______. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Which among the following instruments is used to measure the humidity of the air or a gas? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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What type of energy conversion takes place in a battery?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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What type of energy conversion takes place in a battery?

[SSC MTS 2022]

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Which of the following instruments is used to measure the distance covered by a vehicle ?

[SSC GD 2024]

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Which of the following does NOT match?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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What was the name of the wind measuring instrument invented for the first time in 1450?

[SSC CGL 2024]

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science intermediate

Automobiles are fitted with a device that shows the distance travelled. identify it.

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Which of the following is a lie detector machine?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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An instrument used for measuring growth in plants is known as a:

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Which equipment is used to transform electrical energy into mechanical energy?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Electric current in a circuit is measured by ______.

[SSC GD 2022]

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A generator is a device that converts.

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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A voltmeter is an instrument which can detect the presence of _____

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Modern electric generator works on _______ principle.

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Which of the following devices is based on the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Which equipment is used to transform mechanical energy into electrical energy?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Which instrument is used to show the direction of flow of current in a circuit?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Which device is used to identify the presence of electric charge on an object?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Identify the device used to change the resistance in an electric circuit.

[SSC CPO 2024]

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A generator is a device that converts:

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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A microphone converts:

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Which of the following devices is used to convert alternating current into direct current?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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Which device is used to measure the current flow using needle deflection caused by a magnetic field force acting upon a current-carrying wire?

[SSC CHSL 2024]

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The instrument used to measure current is called ……..

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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An instrument that can detect the presence of a current in a circuit is known as _________.

[SSC GD 2022]

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Which of the following instruments is used to measure wind speed?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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