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what is a otoscope/ophthalmoscope | An otoscope, also known as an auriscope, is a type of medical instrument that a healthcare professional uses to examine the inside of a patient's ears. This is done as part of physical examinations and whenever there is a concern regarding hearing or ear health in general. | Among the most common examinations conducted by a doctor, particularly in pediatric practice, is examination of the ears, nose and throat of the patient. A variety of illuminated otoscopes are used for examination of the ear. Typically, these have a generally cone-shaped speculum that is inserted into the ear canal. | eng_Latn | 3,300 |
what test measure ejection fraction | An ejection fraction is most commonly measured during an echocardiogram. This painless and noninvasive test uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to get a picture of the four heart chambers and the four heart valves. | The ejection fraction is measured in the left ventricle. This is the percentage of blood that can be forcefully removed into the aorta. Read more to discover the abnormal conditions that affect the left ventricular ejection fraction. | eng_Latn | 3,301 |
what does a nerve conduction test show | The speed of the response is called the conduction velocity. The same nerves on the other side of the body may be studied for comparison. When the test is done, the electrodes are removed. Nerve conduction studies are done before an EMG if both tests are being done.Nerve conduction tests may take from 15 minutes to 1 h... | A nerve conduction study (NCS) is a medical diagnostic test commonly used to evaluate the function, especially the ability of electrical conduction, of the motor and sensory nerves of the human body. nerve conduction study (NCS) is a medical diagnostic test commonly used to evaluate the function, especially the ability... | eng_Latn | 3,302 |
what do doctors use to listen to heartbeat | Listening to Your Heart. Your doctor will use a stethoscope to hear your heartbeat. The opening and closing of your heart's valves make a lub dub noise. The doctor can check your heart and valve health and hear your heart's rate and rhythm by listening to those sounds. | What Does the Doctor Check? The doctor will come in and say hello, then ask you some questions, like how you're doing and if you have any problems or concerns. The doctor wants to make sure your body is working just like it should. To do this, your doctor will: Listen with a stethoscope: The stethoscope lets the doctor... | eng_Latn | 3,303 |
what is recorded on the ecg strip | ECG (electrocardiogram) and high blood pressure. 1 An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test which measures the electrical activity of your heart to show whether or not it is working normally. 2 An ECG records the heartâs rhythm and activity on a moving strip of paper or a line on a screen. | ECG is the recording of the electrical activity of the heart from electrodes placed on the surface of the body. Many cardiac arrhythmias are episodic in nature, especially in the cat. This means that some rhythm or conduction abnormalities can be missed during a standard 1-minute ECG recording. | eng_Latn | 3,304 |
identify what pulse oximetry is meassuring | Pulse oximetry is a procedure used to measure the oxygen level (or oxygen saturation) in the blood. It is considered to be a noninvasive, painless, general indicator of oxygen delivery to the peripheral tissues (such as the finger, earlobe, or nose). | Pulse oximetry is a simple, cheap, and noninvasive procedure used to measure the level of oxygen (or oxygen saturation) in the blood. Oxygen saturation should always be above 95 percent. However, oxygen saturation may be lower if you have a respiratory disease or congenital heart disease.You can measure the blood's per... | eng_Latn | 3,305 |
what is beetrack used for | Beetrack is a cloud-based fleet management solution that tracks fleet and packages in real-time. Founded in 2013, Beetrack provides a number of tracking features for businesses in across a variety of industries, including e-commerce, industry, consumer packaged goods (CPG), service and maintenance and banking. | Beep Test Help The beep test is a multi-stage fitness test used to measure cardiovascular fitness and maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 max). It is commonly used by coaches and trainers to measure athlete fitness, or used as a pre-requisite for police, emergency and military organizations. | eng_Latn | 3,306 |
cost of heart monitor | 1 There are various types of heart rate monitors. 2 The most common type features a strap, worn around the chest, and a watch, which displays the heart rate. 3 This type of monitor costs between $30 and $470. Heart rate monitors and the included watches need batteries to operate. 2 The batteries required will vary d... | Cardiovascular exercise raises your heart rate in that 55% - 85% range discussed above. You can do this by walking, running, swimming, hiking, or using cardio equipment at the gym. You can measure your pulse manually or buy a heart rate monitor to determine your workout intensity. Heart rate monitors start at $50 and c... | eng_Latn | 3,307 |
what is ophthalmoscope | An ophthalmoscope is a medical instrument used to examine the eye. It is very important for a doctor to be able to view the interior of the eye, including the retina, located at the back of the eye. | An otoscope, also known as an auriscope, is a type of medical instrument that a healthcare professional uses to examine the inside of a patient's ears. This is done as part of physical examinations and whenever there is a concern regarding hearing or ear health in general. | eng_Latn | 3,308 |
what is a gcms test? | Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) As It Relates To Urine Drug Testing. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (or GC/MS) is a two-step methodology used to identify different substances within a test sample. GC/MS is widely used due to its ability to perform a specific test, and is an extremely effective in ide... | Abbreviation: GCS. A scale to determine a patient's level of consciousness. It is a rating from 3 to 15 of the patient's ability to open his eyes, respond verbally, and move normally. The GCS is used primarily during the examination of patients with trauma or stroke. | eng_Latn | 3,309 |
what is pulmonary distance | Pupillary Distance (PD) or interpupillary distance (IPD) is the distance (the industry standard is to measure in millimeters) between the centers of the pupils in each eye.This measurement is used when preparing to make prescription eyeglasses. Those are each the 5% of USA men at the far range and short range, respecti... | Pulmonary circulation - Route. 1 Pulmonary circulation is the movement of blood from the heart, to the lungs, and back to the heart. | eng_Latn | 3,310 |
what are different ways to measure time | Originally, sandglasses were used as a measure for periods of time like the lamps or candles, but as clocks became more accurate they were used to calibrate sandglasses to measure specific periods of time, and to determine the duration of sermons, university lectures, and even periods of torture. | The chart can be used in two different ways, depending on what your eye doctor is trying to measure: 1 The chart is held at a specified reading distance (such as 12 inches) and you are asked to read the passage with the smallest type you can see.he chart can be used in two different ways, depending on what your eye do... | eng_Latn | 3,311 |
what instrument does a geologist use to record the motions produced by an earthquake | One seismograph is needed to measure vertical motion, and two to record horizontal motion. The two seismographs recording horizontal directions, record in 90-degree angles (Kauffman and Judson 182). Seismographs record in a zigzag trace that shoes the varying amplitude of ground oscillations beneath the instrument. | A seismometer is the scientific instrument used to detect earthquakes. Signals received from seismometers are recorded and this allows scientists to calculate the size (amount of energy released) of an earthquake, that is, its magnitude. | eng_Latn | 3,312 |
what is an earthquake detector | Seismometers are instruments that measure motion of the ground, including those of seismic waves generated by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other seismic sources such as by the use of explosives.[1] Records of seismic waves allow seismologists to map the interior of the Earth, and locate and measure the size of ... | A detector is a machine that responds to particular substances in a consistent way. Everyone who flies on an airplane must pass through a metal detector, which beeps when it senses metal. A lie detector works by measuring pulse and eye movements as a person responds to a series of questions. A radioactivity detector lo... | eng_Latn | 3,313 |
what is a seismograph | A seismograph is simply a device that can measure the intensity of a âseismicâ type of activity such as an earthquake.But aside from the earthquakeâs intensity, seismographs can also measure and record the earthquakeâs duration and direction.he basic concept of seismographs or seismometers is that it involves a... | A seismogram is a visual record that is created by a seismograph. A seismograph is a piece of equipment that records earthquake movements. These two items go hand in hand and are essential for the... | eng_Latn | 3,314 |
what tool measures the intensity of waves in earthquakes | The instrument used to measure earthquakes is called a seismometer, which measures the motions of the ground. The old term for this was a seismograph (where the equipment for measuring and plotting the data was combined unlike in the modern equipment where these functions are separate). | The Mercalli intensity scale is a seismic scale used for measuring the intensity of an earthquake. | eng_Latn | 3,315 |
describe the instrument used to record seismic waves | A seismograph, or seismometer, is an instrument used to detect and record seismic waves.Seismic waves are propagating vibrations that carry energy from the source of an earthquake outward in all directions. They travel through the interior of the Earth and can be measured with sensitive detectors called seismographs. s... | Seismic waves are the vibrations from earthquakes that travel through the Earth; they are recorded on instruments called seismographs. Seismographs record a zig-zag trace that shows the varying amplitude of ground oscillations beneath the instrument. | eng_Latn | 3,316 |
what is a seismologist | What is a Seismologist? Seismology is the study of seismic waves, energy waves caused by rock suddenly breaking apart within the earth or the slipping of tectonic plates. We know these as events as earthquakes. | A seismogram is a visual record that is created by a seismograph. A seismograph is a piece of equipment that records earthquake movements. These two items go hand in hand and are essential for the study of earthquakes. Without a seismograph, there would be no seismogram. A seismograph detects movement in the Earth's cr... | eng_Latn | 3,317 |
what is the primary tool scientist use to measure earthquakes | The study of seismic waves is known as seismology, a word derived from a Greek word meaning to shake.. Seismographs are the instruments which record earthquakes. Scientists use these instruments as their principal tool to study seismic waves. They are very sensitive instruments that can detect, measure and record groun... | A seismometer is the scientific instrument used to detect earthquakes. Signals received from seismometers are recorded and this allows scientists to calculate the size (amount of energy released) of an earthquake, that is, its magnitude. | eng_Latn | 3,318 |
What would you consider Bullet for my valentine? Metal, Emo, or Emo metal? | theyre like post hardcore, metal, with a hint of emo but not full on hardcore emo\nand Hand Of Blood and Tears Dont Fall are 2 of my favortie songs...u should check out Blessed By A Broken Heart or Destroy The Runner if u like BFMV | It depends what form the vampire was in.\nThe sliding door sensors sometimes have "magic eyes" which detect motion across them; others have pressure plates which detect weight.\nIf you can physically see and touch the vampire, it will set off the magic eye. If the vampire is walking on the ground and not floating, it ... | eng_Latn | 3,319 |
does it have adjustable presser foot pressure and adjustable needle positions? | You can adjust the left/right needle position (details are on page 21 of the manual). I've not found any information on adjusting the presser foot pressure. | Hi! Yes - the memory function is one of the features of this unit. It holds 120 readings in memory in 2 groups with date and time. Another feature is that it can provide the average of the last 3 readings if desired. | eng_Latn | 3,320 |
What is a ballistic galvanometer? | What is ballistics galvanometer? | What is a spectrometer? | eng_Latn | 3,321 |
How does a pressure sensor work? | How do pressure sensor work? | Which pressure is taken to calculate work, is it gas pressure, external pressure or pressure gradient? | eng_Latn | 3,322 |
How is a barometer is used to measure air pressure? | How is a barometer used to measure air pressure? | How is air pressure caused? | eng_Latn | 3,323 |
what device did evangelista torricelli invent to measure atmospheric pressure? | Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647) on an Italian Stamp. Early in its history, in the seventeenth century, the barometer was purely a laboratory experiment, and it was primarily used not to measure air pressure, but to create an alleged vacuum (above the column of liquid in a tube). | Enter the barometer. Atmospheric pressure is the force per unit area exerted by the weight of the atmosphere. To measure that weight, meteorologists use a barometer. It was Evangelista Torricelli, an Italian physicist and mathematician who proved in 1643 that he could weigh the atmosphere against a column of mercury.nt... | eng_Latn | 3,324 |
what does turbidity measure | Turbidity is measured in NTU: Nephelometric Turbidity Units. The instrument used for measuring it is called nephelometer or turbidimeter, which measures the intensity of light scattered at 90 degrees as a beam of light passes through a water sample. | Turbidity Definition and Methods: Turbidity can be defined as a decrease in the. transparency of a solution due to the presence of suspended and some dissolved. substances, which causes incident light to be scattered, reflected, and attenuated rather. | eng_Latn | 3,325 |
process measurement definition | measurement method. The technique or process used to obtain data describing the factors of a process or the quality of the output of the process. Measurement methods must be documented as part of a Six Sigma project or other process improvement initiative, in order to ensure that measurements of improvements to a proce... | This definition states that the calibration process is purely a comparison, but introduces the concept of Measurement uncertainty in relating the accuracies of the device under test and the standard. | eng_Latn | 3,326 |
what does the mass air flow do | The mass air flow (MAF) sensor measures the mass of the air entering the engine. Because air mass varies with air temperature (cold air is denser than warm air), measuring air mass provides the PCM with a very acurate way of determining the correct amount of fuel to obtain the ideal fuel/air mixture.fter you clean the ... | What Does a Mass Air flow Sensor Do? Your mass air flow sensor or âMAFâ detects the volume of air as it enters your engine by heating up a thin wire or resistor. The computer in your car then measures electrical resistance through the MAF as the air flowing through the sensor cools its components down. With a firm ... | eng_Latn | 3,327 |
what is the scientific definition of pressure | Pressure (symbol: p or P) is the force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area over which that force is distributed. Gauge pressure (also spelled gage pressure)[a] is the pressure relative to the ambient pressure. | Pressure is defined as force per unit area.. The formula for pressure is `P = (F)/(A)`, which stands for `Pressure = (Force)/(Area)`. You could use this formula for many different things, but one example would be the difference in force between an object placed at different angles. | eng_Latn | 3,328 |
definition of psychrometer | psychrometer [sÄ«kromâ²ÉtÉr] an instrument for calculating the degree of humidity in the atmosphere by comparing the temperatures of two thermometers, one with a wet bulb, one dry. | Looking for online definition of psychrometers in the Medical Dictionary? psychrometers explanation free. What is psychrometers? Meaning of psychrometers medical term. | eng_Latn | 3,329 |
what type of thermometer is used to measure the temperature of the skin surface over an artery? | Temporal artery thermometers. Temporal artery thermometers â often sold as forehead thermometers â use an infrared scanner to measure the temperature of the temporal artery in the forehead. Temporal artery thermometers can record a person's temperature quickly and are easily tolerated. | A pressure of 100 mm Hg, for example, would be enough to force the mercury column upward for a distance of 100 mm. To measure arterial blood pressure, the cuff of the sphygmomanometer is usually wrapped around the arm so that it surrounds the brachial artery. Air is pumped into the cuff until the cuff pressure exceeds ... | eng_Latn | 3,330 |
which scientific method involves measurement | Deciding by observation the amount of a given property a subject possesses is called measurement. In a more liberal sense, the term measurement often refers to any instance of systematic observation in a scientific context. Measurement is always an empirical procedure, such as reckoning the mass of an object by weighin... | Measurement in Science. Measurement is an integral part of modern science as well as of engineering, commerce, and daily life. Measurement is often considered a hallmark of the scientific enterprise and a privileged source of knowledge relative to qualitative modes of inquiry. | eng_Latn | 3,331 |
how test oxygen sensor | TEST 1: Checking The O2 Signal With A Multimeter. As you're already aware, the O2 sensor's job is to measure the amount of oxygen in the exhaust. In nutshell, when the O2 sensor reports an exhaust with a high concentration of oxygen, it produces a low voltage signal (under .5 volts). | About Nissan Oxygen Sensor. The role of the oxygen sensor is to effectively control fuel emissions for better engine performance and fuel economy. It analyzes the exhaust fumes and deposits produced by the engine to gather data of the air-fuel ratio. | eng_Latn | 3,332 |
which measurement could be used to indicate the rate of photosynthesisi | The input of water cannot estimate photosynthetic rate, since it is also used in transpiration. The parameter that you chose to measure depends on your resources and the accuracy required of your estimates. There are instruments that measure the input of CO2 and output of H2O, called Photosynthesis Measurement Systems. | Of these possibilities, again the easiest to measure is the appearance of oxygen or the. disappearance of carbon dioxide. For this lab exploration, we will measure the concentration of both. these gases to estimate the rate of photosynthesis and respiration. | eng_Latn | 3,333 |
where is ambient air temperature sensor located | What is the air temperature sensor and where is it located? The air temperature sensor, sometimes called the ambient air temperature sensor or the outside air temperature sensor, is one of the many technological conveniences of the modern automobile. The air temperature sensor is usually mounted behind the grille. | And it is also named as the outside air temperature sensor, which is located just behind the bumper or grill of the vehicles. You can see the function of the ambient temperature sensor according to the following picture: ISweek also provides a lot of sensors, like temperature sensor, pressure sensor, humidity sensor an... | eng_Latn | 3,334 |
what happens when an ect sensor goes bad | Engines with faulty ECT's may have hot starting problems because too much fuel is supplied during cranking. Code 21 â ECT sensor out of range. Broken or damaged wiring, bad ECT sensor. Note that that if the outside air temp is below 50 degrees F that the test for the ECT can be in error. The ECT sensor has absolutely... | Symptoms of a Bad Oxygen Sensor. When you have a bad oxygen sensor, your vehicle will run less efficiently, it can sometimes have a poor idle, erratic jerking at steady throttle, hard starting problems, cause the check engine light to come on, and will cause high fuel consumption.o, a properly working oxygen sensor is ... | eng_Latn | 3,335 |
what is a respirometer | A respirometer is a device which is used to measure respiration, where organisms exchange carbon dioxide and oxygen as part of their metabolism. | A diffractometer (pronunciation: di-frak-'tä-m&-t&r) is a measuring instrument for analyzing the structure of a material from the scattering pattern produced when a beam of radiation or particles (such as X-rays or neutrons) interacts with it. Principle | eng_Latn | 3,336 |
what are tiltmeters for volcanoes | A tiltmeter, is a type of instrument used to detect any kind of tilt in the structure to which it is attached. Most tiltmeters use an air bubble in a liquid-filled tube, much like a typical carpenter's level, but are equipped with sensitive electronics that can detect even the tiniest change in tilt. They either sound ... | 1. 1 an instrument used to measure slight changes in the inclination of the earth's surface, usually in connection with volcanology and earthquake seismology. 2 an instrument used to measure slight changes in the inclination of the earth's surface, usually in connection with volcanology and earthquake seismology. Ori... | eng_Latn | 3,337 |
what does throttle body in car mean? | What is the Throttle Body all about? For a car to run smoothly, it needs the proper mixture of air and fuel. The amount of air in the engine is controlled by the air intake system. A throttle body is part of the air intake system that helps control the amount of air that gets into the engine. If the throttle body fails... | What is a throttle body, and why do I need one? I took my 1993 Mazda 626 for its annual state emissions inspection, but the garage couldn't perform the diagnostics because the car was idling too fast. I then took my car to the dealer and had them check out the idle. They told me that my throttle body was shot, but they... | eng_Latn | 3,338 |
what is the underlying principle for the operation of the motion sensor? | Principles of Motion Sensing. Sensors able to detect three-dimensional motion have been commercially available for several decades and have been used in automobiles, aircraft and ships. However, initial size, power consumption and price had prevented their mass adoption in consumer electronics. While there are other ki... | Principle Operation of the hydrometer is based on [Archimedes' principle] that a solid suspended in a fluid is buoyed by a force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the submerged part of the suspended solid. Thus, the lower the density of the substance, the farther the hydrometer sinks. | eng_Latn | 3,339 |
spectroscope definition | Spectroscope definition, an optical device for producing and observing a spectrum of light or radiation from any source, consisting essentially of a slit through which the radiation passes, a collimating lens, and an Amici prism. See more. | Spectrograms are visual representations of the spectrum of frequencies in a sound or other signal as they vary with time (or with some other variable). Spectrograms can be used to identify spoken words phonetically. The instrument that generates a spectrogram is called a spectrograph. | eng_Latn | 3,340 |
what is ppm in flow | Ppm is a ratio of one thing mixed in another thing. At best, your flow meter is only measuring one of two streams or else the total mixture. What is the other part. If the CO2 gas isn't mixing with another gas flow, it is always 1 million ppm by itself. | From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Pulse-position modulation (PPM) is a form of signal modulation in which M message bits are encoded by transmitting a single pulse in one of possible required time-shifts. This is repeated every T seconds, such that the transmitted bit rate is bits per second. complete PPM frame is... | eng_Latn | 3,341 |
what is pressure mapping | The mean arterial pressure (MAP) is a term used in medicine to describe an average blood pressure in an individual. It is defined as the average arterial pressure during a single cardiac cycle. | The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor is used by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) for engine load input. The PCM uses this input, as well as others, to calculate the correct amount of fuel to inject into the cylinders. The MAP sensor measures the absolute pressure inside the intake manifold of the engine. At s... | eng_Latn | 3,342 |
what does an indicator do | An indicator is a chemical compound that changes colour and structure when exposed to certain conditions and is therefore useful for chemical tests. Litmus, for example, is ⦠an indicator that becomes red in the presence of acids and blue in the presence of bases.+ 19 others found this useful. MikizuNg Vasabi.ndicato... | What are leading, lagging and coincident indicators? What are they for? An indicator is anything that can be used to predict future financial or economic trends. For example, the social and economic statistics published by accredited sources such as U.S. government departments are indicators. Popular indicators include... | eng_Latn | 3,343 |
what medical technology is quickly used to measure body temperature? | 5 key points. 1 Body temperature is one of the four main vital signs that must be monitored in a patient. 2 Wide variations in practice exist across the healthcare system for measuring body temperature. 3 Body temperature should be measured and recorded regularly with precision, consistency and diligence. | Procedure. There are many methods for measuring body temperature. The most common method is oral temperature. The thermometer must be placed beneath the tongue to one side and the lips must be closed around it tightly. Allow it to remain inside for the necessary period of time. Remove and then read the measurement. | eng_Latn | 3,344 |
what does nm mean microbiology | Glossary of microbiology terms. Meaning and definition of nanometer (nm) : nanometer (nm) A unit of measurement equal to 10-9 m, 10-3 µm. For the term nanometer (nm) may also exist other definitions and meanings, the meaning and definition indicated above are indicative not be used for medical and legal or special pur... | What does it mean? When a microorganism is isolated from a patient, the microbiology lab will often perform susceptibility testing. There is often confusion about what these results mean and how it can be used by the clinician to guide the treatment of the patient. To find out what these test are and what they mean....... | eng_Latn | 3,345 |
what is the function of a compression gauge | UNCONFINED COMPRESSION TEST. PURPOSE. The purpose of this laboratory is to determine the unconfined compressive strength of a. cohesive soil sample. We will measure this with the unconfined compression test, which is. an unconsolidated undrained (UU or Q-type) test where the lateral confining pressure is equal. to zero... | A vacuum gauge shows the difference between outside atmospheric pressure and the amount of vacuum present in the intake manifold. The pistons in the engine serve as suction pumps and the amount of vacuum they create is affected by the related actions of: Pistons rings. | eng_Latn | 3,346 |
what is an altimeter | An altimeter does not actually measure altitude directly, but rather just atmospheric pressure. So an altimeter is actually a barometer created for a specific purpose. The altimeter uses the changes in atmospheric pressure to determine the changes in altitude. | An altimeter is intended to be transported from place to place matching the atmospheric pressure to the corresponding altitude, while a barometer is kept stationary and measures subtle pressure changes caused by weather. | eng_Latn | 3,347 |
what measures wind speeds | An anemometer is a device that tells you how fast the wind is blowing. The device you can build is a model of a wind speed indicator. A real one will be able to accurately measure how fast the wind is blowing. Yours will give you only approximation of how fast it's blowing. | An anemometer is a device that tells you how fast the wind is blowing. The device you can build is a model of a wind speed indicator. A real one will be able to accurately measure how fast the wind is blowing.Yours will give you only approximation of how fast it's blowing.It can't give you an exact wind speed.his anemo... | eng_Latn | 3,348 |
what is a hydrometer used for | How to use an Hydrometer. The Hydrometer is best described as a floating weight. It is the most important instrument used by the wine maker or brewer. WHAT CAN AN HYDROMETER DO: The hydrometer is used to determine the âSpecific Gravityâ of the beer or wine either before fermentation begins or at the end of fermenta... | A hydrometer is a tool that can help you to control the consistency of your glaze. A glaze hydrometer is a glass tube with a weighted end and a scale printed vertically along its length. When inserted into the glaze slop, it will come to rest at a particular point along the scale. | eng_Latn | 3,349 |
does a polygraph measure temperature | A polygraph is a machine, or a test using said machine, which measures the changes in a person's body, such as pulse, breathing rate, and skin temperature.It is used as a lie detection test.It is based on the principle that when lying, one will become nervous and have an increased pulse and need for air. polygraph is a... | Polyester is a synthetic and should be washed on a cold or cool cycle if you put it in the machine (e.g. cold water or say, thirty degrees). However, you should defer to the washing instructions on the label. Some garments advise hand wash rather than machine wash. Always dry it in the shade as sunlight can fade it. | eng_Latn | 3,350 |
what a spectrophotometer does | A spectrophotometer is an instrument which is used to measure the intensity of electromagnetic radiation at different wavelengths. Important features of spectrophotometers are spectral band with and the range of absorption or reflectance measurement.pectrophotometry is a quantitative measurement of the reflection or tr... | LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. noun. The definition of a spectrophotometer is an instrument used to measure the intensity of wavelengths in a spectrum of light.An example of spectrophotometer is how an ink manufacturer would figure out how much of one color is present in an ink.INK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. noun. The def... | eng_Latn | 3,351 |
what is the function of an anemometer? | Anemometers can be divided into two classes: those that measure the. wind's speed, and those that measure the wind's pressure; but as there. is a close connection between the pressure and the speed, an. anemometer designed for one will give information about both. | An anemometer is a device for measuring wind speed, and is a common weather station instrument. The term is derived from the Greek word anemos, meaning wind. The first kâ¦nown description of an anemometer was given by Leon Battista Alberti around 1450. | eng_Latn | 3,352 |
what instruments are being used to measure the weather | Hydrometer: Hydrometers are weather instruments that measure the humidity or water content in the air. This weather instrument is most commonly used green houses, industrial spaces, saunas, humidors and museums. The simplest form of a hygrometer is made of two thermometers. | WEATHER MAPS indicate atmospheric conditions above a large portion of the Earth's surface. Meteorologists use weather maps to forecast the weather. A HYGROMETER measures the water vapor content of air or the humidity. A WEATHER BALLOON measures weather conditions higher up in the atmosphere. A COMPASS is a navigational... | eng_Latn | 3,353 |
what instrument measures forces | Yes it is, although it may be better calling it a force meter, a force gauge or a dynamometer. Most of the time they measure in Newtons (the SI unit for force) b ⦠ut they can also measure in pound.force too.es it is, although it may be better calling it a force meter, a force gauge or a dynamometer. Most of... | What is a Hygrometer When looking for a weather meter that measures relative humidity, you may find yourself asking âwhat is a hygrometer?â The true hygrometer definition is an instrument which measures the water vapor of the atmosphere. | eng_Latn | 3,354 |
what does the mass air flow sensor do | A mass airflow sensor. A mass (air) flow sensor (MAF) is used to find out the mass flowrate of air entering a fuel-injected internal combustion engine.The air mass information is necessary for the engine control unit (ECU) to balance and deliver the correct fuel mass to the engine.he MAF sensor provides the open-loop c... | When a car's mass air flow sensor goes bad, it prevents the engine from receiving the correct amount of fuel. This is because the sensor determines the volume and density of air entering the engine, and this information is used by the car's engine control until to adjust the flow of fuel. | eng_Latn | 3,355 |
what is the definition of gage | Definition of gage. 1 1 : a token of defiance; specifically : a glove or cap cast on the ground to be taken up by an opponent as a pledge of combat. 2 2 : something deposited as a pledge of performance. | Pressure (symbol: p or P) is the force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area over which that force is distributed. Gauge pressure (also spelled gage pressure) is the pressure relative to the local atmospheric or ambient pressure. Various units are used to express pressure. | eng_Latn | 3,356 |
what is a perculator | percolator. n. 1. (Cookery) a kind of coffeepot in which boiling water is forced up through a tube and filters down through the coffee grounds into a container.(ËpÉr kÉËleɪ tÉr). n.oun. 1. percolator-a coffeepot in which boiling water ascends through a central tube and filters back down through a basket of ground... | The METeorological CALculator (METCAL) is a GUI between the end user and the SPA. It consists of a set of three notebook pages on which the user sets File I/O characteristics, operation mode requirements, and desired outputs. Each of these pages is described in detail in the following sections. | eng_Latn | 3,357 |
what is application of venturi meter | Best Answer: Venturies and Orifice plates are widely used in industries to measure the flow rate of gases and liquids. The working principle is simple and flow is measured using the differential pressure principle.Even for a wind to blow, there has to be a low pressure and a high pressure.eport Abuse. Venturi meters ar... | Ventech Systems are recognized in the industrial and communications industries for quality and reliability. We also offer a wide range of services including seismic bracing, aisle containment, plinths, IP rated windows, fan & filter installations, cable entries and enclosure modifications. | eng_Latn | 3,358 |
is an ammeter a galvanometer | Galvanometer vs Ammeter. Ammeter and galvanometer are two devices that are used in the field of electronic and electrical measurements. Galvanometer is a very important device that is used to develop other measuring devices. It is also used to measure electrical currents. Ammeter is also a device that is used to measur... | Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: A galvanometer is a type of sensitive ammeter: an instrument for detecting electric current. It is an analog electromechanical actuator that produces a rotary deflection of some type of pointer in response to electric current flowing through its coil in a magnetic field. | eng_Latn | 3,359 |
what is stress mechanical | Mechanical stress: physical condition which exists within any material because of strain or deformation by external forces or by non-uniform thermal expansion. | Stress is the measure of internal force applied to an object. Shear stress is the stress which is applied parallel to the face of an object or material. In every day terms, viscosity is â thickness or internal frictionâ. Viscometer is an instrument used to measure the viscosity of a fluid.It measures the rheology o... | eng_Latn | 3,360 |
what does calibration tool do | Although the exact procedure may vary from product to product, the calibration process generally involves using the instrument to test samples of one or more known values called âcalibrators.â The results are used to establish a relationship between the measurement technique used by the instrument and the known val... | Calibration in measurement technology and metrology is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. | eng_Latn | 3,361 |
what climate instruments measure wind direction | A RAIN GAUGE measures the amount of rain that has fallen over a specific time period. A WIND VANE is an instrument that determines the direction from which the wind is blowing. An ANEMOMETER measures wind speed. The cups catch the wind, turning a dial attached to the instrument. The dial shows the wind speed. A WIND SO... | Wind Speed and Direction Technology The measurement of wind speed is usually done using a cup or propeller anemometer, which is an instrument with three cups or propellers on a vertical axis. The force of the wind causes the cups or propellers to spin. | eng_Latn | 3,362 |
what instrument is used to collect humidity data? | What instrument measures humidity? The instrument that measures humidityis called a hygrometer.. A hygrometer is an instrument thatmeasures relative humidity in the air. One common kind ofhygrometer is a psychâ¦rometer, a device that measures thetemperature of a wet bulb and a dry bulb simultaneously. | Hand-held measuring device XC250 pyrometer | Temperature/humidity. The powerful and compact handheld device with state-of-the-art and robust design. Excellent accuracy. The high-resolution color screen displays rel. humidity, temperature and dew point. | eng_Latn | 3,363 |
what are digital spectrophotometer used for | Spectrophotometers are color measurement devices used to capture and evaluate color, including specification and communication of color, and monitoring color accuracy. | NMR and EPR are used to monitor and control industrial chemical processes. Radio-frequency spectroscopes and spectrometers are used to investigate, for example, EPR and NMR spectra. Alâtshuler, S. I., and B. M. Kozyrev. Elektronnyi paramagnitnyi rezonans soedinenii elementov promezhutochnykh grupp, 2nd ed. Moscow, 19... | eng_Latn | 3,364 |
what does a particle counter measure | A particle counter is an instrument that detects and counts particles. By its very nature a particle counter is a single particle counter, meaning it detects and counts particles one at a time. The nature of particle counting is based upon either light scattering, light obscuration, or direct imaging. high intensity li... | Aerosol particle counters are used to determine the air quality by counting and sizing the number of particles in the air. This information is useful in determining the amount of particles inside a building or in the ambient air.It also is useful in understanding the cleanliness level in a controlled environment.he siz... | eng_Latn | 3,365 |
what is magnetometer used for | Laboratory magnetometers measure the magnetization, also known as the magnetic moment of a sample material. Unlike survey magnetometers, laboratory magnetometers require the sample to be placed inside the magnetometer, and often the temperature, magnetic field, and other parameters of the sample can be controlled.aussm... | A sonometer is a diagnostic instrument used to measure the tension, frequency or density of vibrations. They are used in medical settings to test both hearing and bone density. | eng_Latn | 3,366 |
what is a colorimeter | A colorimeter is commonly used to test the concentration of disinfectants like chlorine used in drinking water, pool and spa applications, industrial wastewater plants, paper manufacturing, and other industries.A colorimeter can be a single-parameter, multi-parameter. colorimeter is commonly used to test the concentrat... | The noun COLORIMETER has 1 sense: 1. a measuring instrument used in colorimetric analysis to determine the quantity of a substance from the color it yields with specific reagents. Familiarity information: COLORIMETER used as a noun is very rare.he noun COLORIMETER has 1 sense: 1. a measuring instrument used in colorime... | eng_Latn | 3,367 |
What is a chronograph watch? What are its uses? | What is a chronograph watch? What function does it have? | What can I do with a Google Chromebook? | eng_Latn | 3,368 |
How do Geiger counters work? How can you make a Geiger counter? | How can I make a Geiger counter? | What are some easy ways to learn telekinesis? I'm a novice.? | eng_Latn | 3,369 |
Crest, weights, chain, pendulum, moon dial | How to setup Howard Miller grandfather floor Clock setup instruction The pendulum and weights are critical components to operation of the clock movement. ... Weights are hung from the movement by a cable or chain. .... If the clock stops the moon dial will also stop and must be reset when the clock is started... | The Quartz Crystal - How Quartz Watches Work | HowStuffWorks The Quartz Crystal - Quartz watches actually use quartz crystals to keep time. ... is silicon dioxide like most sand -- is unaffected by most solvents and remains crystalline to ... fact that, when compressed or bent, it generates a charge or voltage on its ... | eng_Latn | 3,370 |
I'm new and have the AD&D Monster Manual and Fiend Folio. I want to know how to calculate monsters' HP. Does 4 hit dice mean 4 HP, or 4 rolls of a die, and how do I know what die to roll if it is? | The from Goblin Punch states the following: Hungry Coffin HD 6 AC 14 Slam 2d6 or 2d8 Swallow 1d6 + swallow Fly 9 Int 5 Morale 12 It says the Hungry Coffin has "HD 6". This doesn't help me at all, because I still don't know what its average HP is, or how to roll its HP. How do I figure this out? Thanks! | The entire site is blank right now. The header and footer are shown, but no questions. | eng_Latn | 3,371 |
What is a chronograph/chronometer watch? | What is a chronograph watch? What function does it have? | What is an observation? | eng_Latn | 3,372 |
define chronostratigraphy | Chronostratigraphy is the branch of stratigraphy that studies the age of rock strata in relation to time. The ultimate aim of chronostratigraphy is to arrange the sequence of deposition and the time of deposition of all rocks within a geological region, and eventually, the entire geologic record of the Earth. | A chronograph is a specific type of watch that is used as a stopwatch combined with a display watch. A basic chronograph has an independent sweep second hand; it can be started, stopped, and returned to zero by successive pressure on the stem. More complex chronographs use additional complications and can have multiple... | eng_Latn | 3,373 |
definition of chronosystem | The chronosystem is made up of the environmental events and transitions that occur throughout a child's life, including any sociohistorical events. The chronosystem is one of five systems in Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory. | The term chronometer (From Greek: ΧÏονÏμεÏÏο) is a specific type of mechanical timepiece tested and certified to meet certain precision standards. In Switzerland, only timepieces certified by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC) may use the word Chronometer on them. | eng_Latn | 3,374 |
what does chronometric mean | Chronometric definition, a timepiece or timing device with a special mechanism for ensuring and adjusting its accuracy, for use in determining longitude at sea or for any purpose where very exact measurement of time is required. See more. | Definition Chronophotography is defined as a set of photographs of a moving object, taken for the purpose of recording and exhibiting successive phases of motion. The term chronophotography was coined by French physiologist Ãtienne-Jules Marey to describe photographs of movement from which measurements could be taken ... | eng_Latn | 3,375 |
define chronograph | chronograph definition, meaning, what is chronograph: a piece of equipment that measures and records periods of time. Learn more. | Hypernyms (chronograph is a kind of...): timer (a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end) | eng_Latn | 3,376 |
how do airbags work | Airbag sensors are actually small electronic pieces that sense when an accident has taken place. They are designed to respond to circumstances such as increased pressure resulting from a collision and sudden stopping. | The basic idea is that the airbag inflates as soon as the car starts to slow down in an accident and deflates as your head presses against it. That's important: if the bag didn't deflate, your head would just bounce back off it and you'd be no better off. | eng_Latn | 3,377 |
What is an oscilloscope? What are its uses? | How do I use an oscilloscope? | Why should I buy a Raspberry Pi? | eng_Latn | 3,378 |
This type of weather radar calculates the speed & direction of a weather system | How to use and interpret Doppler weather radar - d4n.nl Words that appear in bold type are words that can be found in the glossary in .... Doppler radar has not always been used for weather radar. Doppler radar ..... Since radar only sends pulses of energy in one direction per pulse, the wind speed detected is ... mea... | Forensic Science Vocabulary Unit #1 Flashcards | Quizlet Start studying Forensic Science Vocabulary Unit #1. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and ... Ballistics. The science that deals with the motion, behavior, and effects of projectiles, most often firearms and bullets. | eng_Latn | 3,379 |
What can a resistor control? | In a WRIM, the rotor winding is made of many turns of insulated wire and is connected to slip rings on the motor shaft. An external resistor or other control devices can be connected in the rotor circuit. Resistors allow control of the motor speed, although significant power is dissipated in the external resistance. A ... | Typical measurements of light have used a Dosimeter. Dosimeters measure an individual's or an object's exposure to something in the environment, such as light dosimeters and ultraviolet dosimeters. | eng_Latn | 3,380 |
What happens to my body when I am "inside" a Pensieve? When I am viewing memories in my Pensieve, what happens to my physical body? From the perspective of an outside observer, do I physically enter the Pensieve or am I merely standing next to it in some sort of trance? | What do people who are using a pensieve look like? As far as I remember from the books, there's no description of what a person using a Pensieve looks like. When Harry is using the Pensieve, he describes it as if he were falling into it, but it's never stated whether his body really enters the Pensieve, because the exp... | Is the double-slit experiment typically carried out in a vacuum? It is my understanding of the double-slit experiment that when a measuring device is activated, to measure which of the two slits a particle is travelling through, this measuring is responsible for a different outcome than when the device is left off. Whe... | eng_Latn | 3,381 |
Is it possible to measure the speed of Time? Is it possible to somehow measure the rate at which time is passing? | Is there a device that could measure the speed of time? Is there (or can there be) a device that could measure the speed and acceleration of time? | What is code coverage and how do YOU measure it? What is code coverage and how do YOU measure it? I was asked this question regarding our automating testing code coverage. It seems to be that, outside of automated tools, it is more art than science. Are there any real-world examples of how to use code coverage? | eng_Latn | 3,382 |
Clean an Oxygen Sensor | The oxygen sensor is an important part of a car engine. This device is part of a car’s emissions control system: it’s roughly the size of a spark plug, and tests the oxygen levels in a car’s exhaust stream. | Introducing a series of steps designed to show how to replace the Spirit Bubble Vials in a Swanson Magnetic Post Level. | eng_Latn | 3,383 |
What is a gyroscope? How does it work? | What is gyroscope? | How long does a gyroscope spin? | eng_Latn | 3,384 |
what is a torque load cell | Load and Torque Cells. Small, low profile sensors to measure force, load or weight in compression in many instances not much larger than a button. Load is introduced on small center bump. A diaphragm between the center bump and sensor outer wall is used to seal the strain gage cavity. Miniature In Line Tension/Compress... | The condition of the LOAD CELL when in its normal physical orientation, with no force input applied, and with no fixtures or load receptors attached. NONLINEARITY. The algebraic difference between OUTPUT at a specific load and the corresponding point on the straight line drawn between MINIMUM LOAD and MAXIMUM LOAD. | eng_Latn | 3,385 |
what is oscilloscope | The oscilloscope is basically a graph-displaying device-it draws a graph of an electrical signal. In most applications the graph shows how signals change over time: the vertical (Y) axis represents voltage and the horizontal (X) axis represents time. | Oscilloscopes are used in a wide variety of different industries and applications. Here are some of the more common applications and uses for oscilloscopes today: Power analysis-Oscilloscopes can be used to measure and analyze the operating characteristics of power conversion devices, circuits, and line-power harmonics... | eng_Latn | 3,386 |
what is a sensor | A sensor is a device that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure, or any one of a great number of other environmental phenomena.The output is generally a signal that is converted to human-readable display at the senso... | - Sensor data is the output of a device that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The output may be used to provide information or input to another system or to g... | eng_Latn | 3,387 |
what does it mean if the ecm check engine light is on | If you're like most car owners, you have little idea about what that light is trying to tell you or exactly how you should react. Call it the most misunderstood indicator on your dashboard, the check engine light can mean many different things, from a loose gas cap to a seriously misfiring engine. It doesn't mean you h... | If the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor or its circuits are BAD, the first thing you'll see is the check engine light shining nice and bright and: 1 Diagnostic trouble codes P0117 or P0118 stored in the PCM's memory. 2 BAD gas mileage. 3 Extended cranking. | eng_Latn | 3,388 |
what does a lambda sensor do | An oxygen sensor (or lambda sensor) is an electronic device that measures the proportion of oxygen (O 2) in the gas or liquid being analysed.It was developed by the Robert Bosch GmbH company during the late 1960s under the supervision of Dr. Guenter Günter. baumanince oxygen sensors are located in the exhaust stream, ... | I have analyzed my self-monitors, and my beta and lambda circuits are in need of realignment. La troncature des domaines à chaîne légère kappa et/ou à chaîne légère lambda d'un fragment Fab est également incluse. Also included is truncation of the kappa light chain and/or lambda light chain domains of a Fab fr... | eng_Latn | 3,389 |
what is inside an accelerometer | Accelerometers are electromechanical devices that sense either static or dynamic forces of acceleration. Static forces include gravity, while dynamic forces can include vibrations and movement. Axes of measurement for a triple axis accelerometer. Accelerometers can measure acceleration on one, two, or three axes. 3-axi... | Before we can say what the accelerometer of the iPhone does, we need to understand the basics of what an accelerometer does in general. The accelerometer is a device that can measure the force of acceleration, whether caused by gravity or by movement. An accelerometer can therefore measure the speed of movement of an o... | eng_Latn | 3,390 |
what is a idle control valve | Idle speed is adjusted by means of the idle control valve, which is a solenoid-operated valve that is generally automatically adjusted by a computer. One problem that can occur with this component is a loss of power (from a severed line or a short) but a more common problem is simply dirt and grime. | Idle air control actuator. An idle air control actuator or idle air control valve (IAC actuator/valve) is a device commonly used in fuel-injected vehicles to control the engine's idling RPM.[1] In carburetted vehicles a similar device known as an idle speed control actuator is used. Description The IAC actuator is an e... | eng_Latn | 3,391 |
what is the function of the downstream oxygen sensor | ANSWER: A downstream oxygen sensor in or behind the catalytic converter works exactly the same as an âupstreamâ O2 sensor in the exhaust manifold. The sensor produces a voltage that changes when the amount of unburned oxygen in the exhaust changes. | Confidence votes 39.9K. From what I understand, the oxygen sensor (s) upstream of the catalytic converter is used in the control of the air / fuel ratio. The oxygen sensor downstream of the catalytic converter is called a catalyst monitor and monitors the efficiency of the catalytic converter. | eng_Latn | 3,392 |
device is capable of making both accurate and precise measurements | 1 The effective range in which a measurement device is capable of making both accurate and precise measurements is known as Differential bias Measurement interval Doppler interval Measurement bias. Chemistry. | Devices used to measure a target's true position, whether contact or noncontact, provide a continuously varying response (analog voltage or current, or digital signal) that is proportional to target position, anywhere within the calibrated measuring range of the device. | eng_Latn | 3,393 |
difference between indicated airspeed and calibrated airspeed | Calibrated airspeed (CAS) is the IAS corrected for instrument and position error . An aircraft's indicated airspeed in knots is typically abbreviated KIAS for Knots -Indicated Air Speed (vs. KCAS for calibrated airspeed and KTAS for true airspeed ). The IAS is an imp Express yourself. Organize your knowledge. Expand y... | It can be calibrated in feet per minute, knots (1 kn â 100 ft/min) or metres per second (1 m/s â 200 ft/min), depending on country and type of aircraft. In powered flight the pilot makes frequent use of the VSI to ascertain that level flight is being maintained, especially during turning maneuvers. In gliding, the ... | eng_Latn | 3,394 |
what are transmission solenoid sensor | A transmission solenoid is a required part of a functioning transmission, so today we'll talk about its function, common problems, and replacement here. | Transmission solenoids are usually installed in a transmission valve body, transmission control unit or transmission control module.ransmission solenoids are usually installed in a transmission valve body, transmission control unit or transmission control module. | eng_Latn | 3,395 |
what is a voltmeter | Demonstration voltmeter. A voltmeter is an instrument used for measuring electrical potential difference between two points in an electric circuit. Analog voltmeters move a pointer across a scale in proportion to the voltage of the circuit; digital voltmeters give a numerical display of voltage by use of an analog to d... | A voltmeter could be used to measure the voltage at the outlet, and if it is not around 120 volts, then the wall outlet could be broken. Another instance where a voltmeter could be used is to determine if a battery is charged or drained. | eng_Latn | 3,396 |
what's a transducer | trans·du·cer. A device that converts energy from one form to another. transducer (tranzdoo´sur), n a device that is activated by power from one system and then supplies a different form of power to a second system; used to convert electric energy into mechanical energy in ultrasonic and sonic scalers. | Transducer Techniques is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing high quality load cells, torque sensors, and related instrumentation for load, force, and torque measurement applications. | eng_Latn | 3,397 |
what is calibration | Browse Definitions: calibration. Share this item with your network: In information technology and other fields, calibration is the setting or correcting of a measuring device or base level, usually by adjusting it to match or conform to a dependably known and unvarying measure. For example, the brightness or black leve... | Calibration refers to the act of evaluating and adjusting the precision and accuracy of ultrasonic flaw detector. In ultrasonic testing, several forms of calibration must occur. | eng_Latn | 3,398 |
what does labview mean | LabVIEW is systems engineering software for applications that require test, measurement, and control with rapid access to hardware and data insights. LabVIEW simplifies hardware integration so that you can rapidly acquire and visualize data sets from virtually any I/O device, whether by NI or a third-party. | Single-ended and differential refer to the reference for a voltage. Single-ended is referred to ground while differential is referred to some other voltage. For a single-ended measurement, the LabJack converts the difference between the voltage at an input and ground. For a differential measurement, the LabJack convert... | eng_Latn | 3,399 |
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