Scientific Instruments and Their Uses
Sr. No. Instrument Use
1 Thermometer Measures temperature
2 Barometer Measures atmospheric pressure
3 Hygrometer Measures humidity in the atmosphere
4 Anemometer Measures wind speed and force
5 Seismograph Detects and records earthquakes
6 Speedometer Measures speed of a vehicle
7 Odometer Measures distance travelled by a vehicle
8 Ammeter Measures electric current
9 Voltmeter Measures voltage or potential difference
10 Galvanometer Measures small electric currents
11 Multimeter Measures voltage, current, and resistance
12 Thermostat Maintains temperature at a set point
13 Altimeter Measures altitude, used in aircraft
14 Calorimeter Measures heat energy
15 Lactometer Measures purity or density of milk
16 Hydrometer Measures density of liquids
17 Sphygmomanometer Measures blood pressure
18 Glucometer Measures blood sugar level
19 ECG Machine Records electrical activity of the heart
20 EEG Machine Records electrical activity of the brain
Produces images of internal body structures using X-
21 X-ray Machine
rays
22 MRI Scanner Provides detailed images of organs and tissues
23 CT Scanner Takes cross-sectional images of the body
24 Stethoscope Listens to internal body sounds
25 Defibrillator Restarts or regulates heartbeats
26 Pacemaker Regulates the heartbeat
27 Endoscope Examines internal parts of the body
28 Photometer Measures intensity of light
29 Lux Meter Measures illumination in lux
30 Spectrometer Analyzes the light spectrum
31 Colorimeter Compares intensities of colour
32 Oscilloscope Displays and analyses electrical waveforms
33 Radiometer Measures radiant energy
34 Refractometer Measures refractive index of substances
35 Audiometer Measures intensity of sound and hearing ability
36 Fathometer Measures depth of oceans
37 Cryometer Measures very low temperatures
Sr. No. Instrument Use
38 Pyrometer Measures very high temperatures
39 Viscometer Measures viscosity of a fluid
40 Dynamometer Measures force, torque, and power
41 Tachometer Measures rotational speed of an engine
42 Wattmeter Measures electric power
43 Electrometer Measures electrical potential differences
44 Electroscope Detects electric charge
45 Magnetometer Measures magnetic fields
46 Incubator Maintains controlled conditions for growth
47 Autoclave Sterilizes equipment using steam
48 Centrifuge Separates substances by spinning
49 Breathalyzer Measures alcohol content in breath
50 Periscope Allows viewing over obstacles
51 Radar Detects and tracks objects using radio waves
52 Sonar Uses sound waves to detect underwater objects
53 Planimeter Measures area of a two-dimensional shape
Demonstrates relation between frequency and string
54 Sonometer
tension
55 Dynamometer Measures mechanical force and power
56 Carburettor Mixes air and fuel for internal combustion engines
57 Calliper Measures diameters or thickness
58 Binocular Used to view distant objects
59 Cinematograph Projects moving images on a screen
60 Crescograph Records growth movement in plants
61 Accumulator Stores electrical energy
62 Dynamo Converts mechanical energy to electrical energy
63 Nephelometer Measures concentration of suspended particles in liquid
64 Barograph Continuously records atmospheric pressure
65 Bolometer Measures heat radiation
