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Scientific Equipment

Scientific Tools

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magnifies tiny objects by using lenses and light Microscope
wide, open glass container with a flat bottom and a small spout used to hold, mix, or heat liquids Beaker
small glass or plastic tube with a rounded bottom. It holds small amounts of liquid during experiments. Test Tube
small gas burner used in science labs to heat substances. It creates a steady flame that can be adjusted for strength and intensity. Bunsen Burner
round dish with a lid, usually made of glass or clear plastic. It is used to cultivate small organisms, such as bacteria or mold. Petri Dish
container with a narrow neck and a wider base Flask
tall, narrow container used to measure the exact volume of liquids. It is marked with lines that show measurements in milliliters Graduated Cylinder
tool used to measure air pressure Barometer measured in Pascals (1 Newton per square meter)
graduated glass tube with a tap at the bottom, used to deliver precise amounts of liquid Burette
tool that makes faraway objects look closer Telescope
measures the amount of light a substance absorbs Spectrophotometer
machine that spins samples rapidly to separate substances based on their density Centrifuge
electronic device that measures how acidic or basic a liquid is. The scale runs from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral pH Meter (below 7 acidic, above 7 basic or alkaline. Acidic (0-6): Battery acid, Stomach acid, Lemon juice, Vinegar, Soda, Black coffee, Weak acid. Basic/Alkaline (8-14): Sea water, Baking soda, Ammonia , Soap, Bleach, Liquid drain cleaner
Measures altitude of an aircraft Altimeter
Measures wind speed Anemometer Units are mph & knot (Aviation & Maritime) Beaufort Scale: A descriptive scale from 0 to 12 based on observed wind conditions
Measures heat (in chemical reaction) Calorimeter measures in Joules or calories
Measures torque Dynamometer The SI unit of torque (moment of force) is the newton-meter (It is a derived unit representing a force of one newton acting at a perpendicular distance of one meter from the axis of rotation)
Measures electric charge Electrometer they measure in multiple units depending on the function, with the most common being volts (V) for potential, coulombs (C) for charge, amperes (A) for current, and ohms (Ω) for resistance
Measures depth (in sea) Fathometer (or echo sounder) Measures in fathoms (1 fathom = 6 ft) uses sound pulses to measure the time it takes for an echo to return from the bottom of sea
Measures electric current Galvanometer measures in amperes
Measures atmospheric humidity Hygrometer uses percentage of Relative Humidity (%RH), which indicates how saturated the air is with water vapor
Measures pressure of gas Manometer measured in Pascals (Newtons per square meter) or psi (pounds per square inch)
Measures electric resistance Ohmmeter Unit of Measurement: Ohms (Ω)
Measures distance travelled by a wheeled vehicle Odometer
Measures intensity of light Photometer base unit: candela (cd) for luminous intensity
Measures temperature of a surface Pyrometer
Measures angle between two visible objects Sextant
Measures motion of the ground Seismometer The first widely-used method: the Richter scale Today the moment magnitude scale is preferred.
Measures spectra (light spectrum) Spectrometer units are nanometers or micrometers (for wavelength), electron-volts (eV) for energy, or Hertz (Hz) for frequency
Measures amount of rainfall Udometer Also known as a pluviometer or ombrometer
Measures volts (how hard electricity is pushed) 1 volt represents the force needed to push 1 ampere of current through 1 ohm of resistance Voltmeter
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