Laboratory Tools and Equipment

Vocabulary flashcards covering various laboratory tools, their functions, and specific identifying characteristics as noted in the lecture.

triple balance beam

measures mass by balancing an abject against three sliding weights on 100 boo calibrated beams

spring balance

measures force by a spring

Set of weights

provides masses for unknown mass

Digital balance

measures weight with electionic sensors

meter stick

measures distance in a straight line using

Cloth tape measure

measures flexible lengths

Retractable tape measure

measures distances; in construction and carpentry

micrometer

measures extremely small diameters

Vernier cauper

measures internal, external and depth dimension of objects

beaker

holds or mixes liquids

erlenmeyer Flask

use for swirling liquids

Pipette

transfer small volume of liquid

aspirator

dispensing liquid

Stopwatch

measure time interval

magnetic compass

determine direction

thermometers

measures temperature

Ammeter

measures electric current

galvanometer

measures small electric current

Ohmmeter

measure electrical resistance

electroscope

detects presence of an electric charge

Pliers

grip wires

Screwdriver

tightens or loosens screws

calorimeter

measures neat released and absorbance

Pulley

lifts objects

Slinky Spring

visualize wave behavior

alcona camp

use for gentle heating

toning tork

studies sounds and vibration

prism

bends light

Optical mirrors

help study reflection laws

Optical lens

use for refraction

magnet

attracts and repels other magnets