- A Galvanometer is used to detect and measure small electric currents. - A Hygrometer is used to measure the amount of water vapor in the air or other gases, i.e., humidity. - A Manometer is used to measure the pressure of fluids, typically gases. - A Tonometer is a medical instrument used to measure the intraocular pressure (internal pressure of the eye), commonly used to screen for glaucoma.
Match the names of scientific instruments in Column I with their designated fields of applications in Column II and select the correct answer using the options given below the columns : Column I Column II 1. Galvanoa. Measure internal pressure of meter the eye 2. Hygrometer b. Measure electric currents 3. Manometer c. Measure humidity levels 4. Tonometer d. Pressure of gases
Asked in HAS Prelims 2019 · Topic: Measuring Instruments and Scales (Barometer and Manometer for pressure measurement)
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