analogy Flashcards
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Ammeter
Measures electric current
Voltmeter
Measures voltage (potential difference)
Ohmmeter
Measures electrical resistance
Multimeter
Measures voltage, current, resistance (multi-use)
Galvanometer
Detects small electric currents
Wattmeter
Measures electric power
Thermometer
Measures temperature
Barometer
Measures atmospheric pressure
Manometer
Measures pressure of gases/liquids
Hygrometer
Measures humidity in air
Anemometer
Measures wind speed
Seismograph
Detects and measures earthquakes
Tachometer
Measures rotation speed (RPM)
Odometer
Measures distance traveled by vehicle
Speedometer
Measures vehicle speed
Calorimeter
Measures heat (calorific value)
Spectrometer
Analyzes light spectrum
Photometer
Measures light intensity
Oscilloscope
Displays waveforms of electrical signals
Hydrometer
Measures density/specific gravity of liquids
Altimeter
Measures altitude (height above sea level)
Pyrometer
Measures high temperature (without contact)
Chronometer
Precision timekeeping (navigation, astronomy)
Lux meter
Measures illumination (brightness of light)