galvanoscope
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The galvanoscope and electro-magnet do not respond equally to all currents, and this is also true, even to a greater extent, with the calorimeter. p.
From Electricity for Boys by Zerbe, James Slough
At this moment the circuit of the galvanoscope, K, is closed, and we ascertain whether there is a deviation of the needle.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 443, June 28, 1884 by Various
We shall complete our enumeration of the measuring apparatus by citing Ducretet's non-oscillating galvanometer, Sir William Thomson's amperemeters, voltameters, ohmmeters, and mhosmeters, constructed and exhibited by Breguet, and a new aperiodic galvanoscope of Mr. Maiche.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 441, June 14, 1884. by Various
The frog’s limbs thus prepared form an excessively delicate galvanoscope.
From Hawkins Electrical Guide, Number One Questions, Answers, & Illustrations, A Progressive Course of Study for Engineers, Electricians, Students and Those Desiring to acquire a Working Knowledge of Electricity and its Applications by Hawkins, Nehemiah
Show others how your galvanoscope can detect: whether a battery is producing current, which way the current is flowing, and whether a current is strong or weak.
From Electricity for the 4-H Scientist Idaho Agricultural Extension Service Bulletin 396, June, 1962 by Wilson, Eric B.
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