Cluster · Scientific Instruments and Their Functions

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Scientific Instruments and Their Uses
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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?

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A pyranometer is a ______ measuring instrument, commonly used for climate research or monitoring weather performance.

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Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word).

Anemometer : Wind speed :: Hygrometer : ?

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Select the option that is related to the fifth word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)

Voltmeter : Voltage :: Speedometer : Speed :: Manometer : ?

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Who among the following coined the term "battery" to describe linked capacitors?

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Which among the following is an instrument used to measure the density of milk?

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A chronometer is an instrument used to measure ____.

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

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Choose the correct energy conversion in an Electric Heater.

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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 depth of the ocean?

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Potentiometer is a device used for ________

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Which instrument in a vehicle measures the distance it has traveled?

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

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A dynamo is a machine whose function is:

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What does connecting a low resistance called a shunt in parallel with a galvanometer convert it into?

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A dynamo is a machine whose function is:

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A potential difference develops between the electrode and the electrolyte which is called _____.

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A ______ is an electrical device that converts alternating current to direct current which flows only in one direction.

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Select the option that is related to the fifth word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)

Voltmeter : Voltage :: Speedometer : Speed :: Manometer : ?

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An ammeter has ____________ resistance, so that it passes maximum current through it.

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Which of the following instruments is used to measure electromotive force?
 

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What converts the alternating current into direct current?

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A commutator is used to change the direction of current in the coil of___________.

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Which of the following devices is used for measuring distance?

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In a dynamo, electric current is produced using the principle of.

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Which of the following devices is used to measure relatively high temperatures, such as are encountered in furnaces?

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A ______ is an electrical device that converts alternating current to direct current which flows only in one direction.

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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 electric current?

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

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What type of energy conversion takes place in a battery?

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Connecting a low resistance called shunt in parallel with the galvanometer converts it into:

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

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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 among the following converts chemical energy to electrical energy?

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

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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 the current

Which description matches each instrument?

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Which of the following devices is used to measure relatively high temperatures, such as are encountered in furnaces?

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A commutator is used to change the direction of current in the coil of___________.

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Connecting a low resistance called shunt in parallel with the galvanometer converts it into:

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A dynamo is a machine whose function is:

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

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What type of energy conversion takes place in a battery?

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Which of the following home appliances does NOT use an electric motor?

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Select the option that is related to the fifth word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word)

Voltmeter : Voltage :: Speedometer : Speed :: Manometer : ?

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Which of the following devices is used to measure relatively high temperatures, such as are encountered in furnaces?

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Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.

Temperature : Fahrenheit :: Time : ?

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