Top 50 Scientific Instruments and it's uses





One the very important topic for Competitive exams like RRB, SSC, UPSC, IBPS and other state competitive examinations

There are so many widely uses of Scientific Instrument nowadays. Each has made for measure something individually or for multipurpose. 

Here i have collected information of Top 50 Scientific Instrument and it's uses.  Check out this list of Scientific Instruments and it's uses in below table. 

 

1. Altimeter:

                          

An instrument used in aircraft for measuring altitudes.


2. Ammeter:

An instrument used to measure the strength of an electric current.


3. Anemometer:

An instrument to measure the speed, direction and pressure of the wind


4. Audiometer:

An instrument used to measure difference in hearing.


5. Barometer:

An instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure and conditions.


6. Voltmeter:

An instrument used to measure potential difference between two points.


7. Binoculars:

An optical instrument used for magnified view of distant objects.

 

8. Calorimeter:

An instrument used to measure quantities of Heat.


9. Thermometer:

An instrument used for measuring the temperature of the human body.

 

10. Electrometer:

An instrument used for measuring electrical potential differences.

 

11. Electroscope:

An instrument used for detecting the presence of electric charge.


12. Galvanometer:

An instrument used for measuring Electric Current.

 

13. Fathometer:

An instrument used for measuring depth of the ocean.


14. Hydrometer:

An instrument used for relative density of liquids.

 

15. Lactometer:

An instrument used for relative density of milk.


16. Microscope:

An instrument used for magnified view of very small objects.


17. Periscope:

An apparatus used in submarines for viewing objects lying above the eye level of the observer.


18. Photometer:

An instrument used for comparing the luminous intensity of two sources of light.


19. Pyrometer:

An instrument used to measure high temperature.

 

20. Rain Gauge:

An instrument used to measure Rainfall.

 

21. Seismograph:

An instrument used for recording the intensity and origin of earthquakes shocks.

 

22. Speedometer:

An instrument used for measuring speed of the vehicle

 

23. Bolometer: 

An instrument used to measure infrared, or heat, radiation.


24. Crescograph:

An instrument used for measuring growth in plants.

 

25. Cardiograph:

An instrument used for tracing movement of heart.

 

26. Endoscope:

An instrument used to examine internal parts of the body.

 

27. Gramophone:

A machine for reproducing recorded sound.

 

28. Hygrometer:

An instrument used to measure the moisture content or the humidity of air or any gas.

 

29. Hydrophone:

A microphone designed to be used underwater for recording or listening to underwater sound.

 

30. Manometer:

A device used to measure atmospheric pressure


31. Microphone:

A device which converts sound waves into electrical signals.

 

32. Pyrheliometer:

An instrument used for measuring solar radiation.


33. Quadrant:

An instrument used for taking angular measurements of altitude in astronomy and navigation.


34. Refractometer:

An instrument for measuring a Refractive Index of a substance


35. Sphygmomanometer:

An instrument used for measuring blood pressure.

 

36. Dynamometer:

An device used for measuring force, torque or power.

37. Stethoscope:

A medical instrument used for hearing and analyzing the sound of Heart


38. Telemeter:

An apparatus for recording the readings of an instrument and transmitting them by radio 


39. Telescope:

An instrument used for magnified view of distant objects.


40. Thermostat:

A device that automatically regulates constant temperatures. 

41. Viscometer:

An instrument used for measuring Viscosity. 


42. Optometer:

An instrument used for testing the refractive power of the eye.


43. Otoscope:

An instrument designed for visual examination of the eardrum. 


44. Cryometer:

A device that measures low temperature.


45. Machmeter:

An instrument used in an aircraft indicating airspeed.


46. Spherometer:

An instrument that measures curvature of the spherical objects.


47. Dilatometer:

An instrument used to measure the changes in volume of substances. 


48. Venturimeter:

A device used to measure rate of flow of liquids.


49. Vernier Calipers:

An instrument used to measure the diameters of wire, tube or rod.

50. Wattmeter:

A device used to measure electric power.



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