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- The instrument that measures and records the relative humidity of air is
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A hygrometer is an instrument used for measuring the moisture content in the environment. Humidity measurement instruments usually rely on measurements of some other quantity such as temperature, pressure, mass or a mechanical or electrical change in a substance as moisture is absorbed. By calibration and calculation, these measured quantities can lead to a measurement of humidity. Modern electronic devices use temperature of condensation, or changes in electrical capacitance or resistance to measure humidity changes. Besides greenhouses and industrial spaces, hygrometers are also used in some incubators (egg), saunas, humidors and museums.
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A hygrometer is an instrument used for measuring the moisture content in the environment. Humidity measurement instruments usually rely on measurements of some other quantity such as temperature, pressure, mass or a mechanical or electrical change in a substance as moisture is absorbed. By calibration and calculation, these measured quantities can lead to a measurement of humidity. Modern electronic devices use temperature of condensation, or changes in electrical capacitance or resistance to measure humidity changes. Besides greenhouses and industrial spaces, hygrometers are also used in some incubators (egg), saunas, humidors and museums.
- Which combination of colour is the most convenient during day and night time ?
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Red and green is the most convenient combination during day and night time because of very precise visibility. In modern colour theory, also known as the RGB colour model, red, green and blue are additive primary colours. Red, green and blue light combined together makes white light, and these three colours, combined in different mixtures, can produce almost any colour. This is the principle used to make the colours on computer screen and television. The sRGB number of pure red, for example, is 255, 00, 00, which means the red component is at maximum intensity, and there is no green or blue. The sRGB number for crimson is 220, 20, 60, which means that the red is slightly less intense and therefore darker, there is some green, which leans it toward orange; and there is a larger amount of blue, which makes it slightly blue-violet.
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Red and green is the most convenient combination during day and night time because of very precise visibility. In modern colour theory, also known as the RGB colour model, red, green and blue are additive primary colours. Red, green and blue light combined together makes white light, and these three colours, combined in different mixtures, can produce almost any colour. This is the principle used to make the colours on computer screen and television. The sRGB number of pure red, for example, is 255, 00, 00, which means the red component is at maximum intensity, and there is no green or blue. The sRGB number for crimson is 220, 20, 60, which means that the red is slightly less intense and therefore darker, there is some green, which leans it toward orange; and there is a larger amount of blue, which makes it slightly blue-violet.
- The instrument which uses sound waves to measure the depth of oceans is
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The instrument which uses sound waves to measure the depth of oceans is sonar. Sound waves can travel much faster from one point to another. Sound waves are far more accurate for measuring these vast distances. Sonar may be used as a means of acoustic location and of measurement of the echo characteristics of “targets” in the water. Sonar may also be used in air for robot navigation, and SODAR is used for atmospheric investigations.
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The instrument which uses sound waves to measure the depth of oceans is sonar. Sound waves can travel much faster from one point to another. Sound waves are far more accurate for measuring these vast distances. Sonar may be used as a means of acoustic location and of measurement of the echo characteristics of “targets” in the water. Sonar may also be used in air for robot navigation, and SODAR is used for atmospheric investigations.
- What apparatus is used to locate a submerged object?
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Sonar (originally an acronym for Sound Navigation And Ranging) is a technique that uses sound propagation (usually underwater, as in submarine navigation) to navigate, communicate with or detect objects on or under the surface of the water, such as other vessels. Two types of technology share the name “sonar”: passive sonar is essentially listening for the sound made by vessels; active sonar is emitting pulses of sounds and listening for echoes. Sonar may be used as a means of acoustic location and of measurement of the echo characteristics of “targets” in the water.
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Sonar (originally an acronym for Sound Navigation And Ranging) is a technique that uses sound propagation (usually underwater, as in submarine navigation) to navigate, communicate with or detect objects on or under the surface of the water, such as other vessels. Two types of technology share the name “sonar”: passive sonar is essentially listening for the sound made by vessels; active sonar is emitting pulses of sounds and listening for echoes. Sonar may be used as a means of acoustic location and of measurement of the echo characteristics of “targets” in the water.
- What is viewed through an electron microscope?
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Electron microscopes are used to observe a wide range of biological and inorganic specimens including microorganisms, cells, large molecules, biopsy samples, metals, and crystals. An electron microscope uses a beam of electrons to illuminate a specimen and produce a magnified image. An electron microscope (EM) has greater resolving power than a light-powered optical microscope because electrons have wavelengths about 100,000 times shorter than visible light photons. The electron microscope uses electrostatic and electromagnetic “lenses” to control the electron beam and focus it to form an image. Industrially, the electron microscope is often used for quality control and failure analysis.
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Electron microscopes are used to observe a wide range of biological and inorganic specimens including microorganisms, cells, large molecules, biopsy samples, metals, and crystals. An electron microscope uses a beam of electrons to illuminate a specimen and produce a magnified image. An electron microscope (EM) has greater resolving power than a light-powered optical microscope because electrons have wavelengths about 100,000 times shorter than visible light photons. The electron microscope uses electrostatic and electromagnetic “lenses” to control the electron beam and focus it to form an image. Industrially, the electron microscope is often used for quality control and failure analysis.