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22 Cards in this Set
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Pulley |
wheel on an axle or shaft that is designed to support movement and change of direction of a taut cable, rope or belt along its circumference. |
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Ammeter |
measuring device used to measure the electric current in a circuitElectric currents are measured in amperes (A), |
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Ring & Ball Apparatus |
It is used for demonstrating thermal expansion, comprising a captive brass ball secured to a mounted brass ring by a chain. Ring mounted on rod with a wooden handle. |
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Resistance Box |
is to control the specific value of current to flow through the circuit. |
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Vernier Caliper |
is a measuring device used to precisely measure linear dimensions.It is a very useful tool to use when measuring the diameter of a round objects like cylinders |
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Voltmeter |
known as a voltage meter, is an instrument used for measuring the potential difference, or voltage, between two points in an electrical or electronic circuit |
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Tangent galvanometer |
an early measuring instrument for small electric currents. It consists of a coil of insulated copper wire wound on a circular non-magnetic frame. |
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FORCE TABLE |
circular disk with markings at 1° intervals around its rim. It can be leveled using the adjustment screws on its feet. Pulleys can be attached to the rim in any direction. There is a central ring which has several strings attached to it. This ring is the object on which all the forces will act. |
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Tuning fork |
a small metal instrument that produce a constant pitch. Or to generate a pure tone |
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Hook’s law apparatus |
can also be used to show harmonic motion. And demonstrate the hooks law |
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Hydrometer |
instrument used to measure the specific gravity or relative density of liquids, |
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Slotted weights |
slotted masses and weight hanger combination allows a student to quickly create any desired amount of mass, to use in experiments involving force, acceleration, and mass. |
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Weight Hanger |
metal used to hook the sets of weight or slotted weights |
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Stopwatch |
Used for timing event accurately |
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Top loading balance |
Common types of weight measuring scales used in the laboratory. |
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Thermal expansion apparatus |
determines the coefficient of expansion of metals. |
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Calorimeter |
an object used for calorimetry, or the process of measuring the heat of chemical reactions or physical changes as well as heat capacity. |
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Micrometer |
tool used for the precise measurement of very small objects. Also can measure the depth, length and thickness of whatever object fits between its anvil and spindle. |
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Rheostat |
used as series resistors or potentiometers |
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Linear air track
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is a scientific device used to study motion in low friction environment.
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Ballistic Pendulum |
device for measuring a bullet's momentum, from which it is possible to calculate the velocity and kinetic energy.
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Compass |
magnetic compass is a simple navigational device that is used to determine direction
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