ACTIVITY 1

Common Apparatus
Name: Pagatpatan, Jessica M. BSN2- A Date:

1. Aneriod Barometer

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A device for measuring atmosp heric pressure,often specially calibrated for use as an altimete, consisting of a box or chamber partially exhausted of air, having an elastic top and a pointer toindicate the degree of compression of the top caused by the external air. Used to measure masses very precisely

Function

2. Triple Beam Balance

3. Compass

A navigational instrument that shows directions in a frame of reference that is stationary relative to the surface of the earth.

4. Compound Strip

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For demonstrarting unequal expansion of different metals upon heating.

Function

5. Ammeter

Measures amperes, or electric current, in a circuit.

6. Rheostat

Used as series resistors or potentiometers but there are some differences between a Rheostat and a Potentiometer. Are designed in a way for handling very high voltage and current.

7. Stop Clock

Handheld timepiece designed to measure the amount of time elapsed from a particular time when activated to when the piece is deactivated.

8. Spring Balance

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Can be used in measuring the weight an object.

Function

9. Vernier Calliper

Used in length measurements to gain an additional digit of accuracy compared to a simple ruler.

10. Micrometer Screw Gauge

Provides a greater accuracy but measures a smaller range of lengths.