Galvanometer: meaning, definitions and examples
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galvanometer
[ ˌɡælvəˈnɒmətə ]
instrument measurement
A galvanometer is a device used for detecting and measuring electric current. It operates by utilizing the magnetic field produced by the current passing through a coil of wire. The degree of deflection of a pointer attached to the coil indicates the strength of the current. It is commonly used in laboratory settings and electronic applications to provide accurate measurements. Different types of galvanometers exist, including analog and digital models.
Synonyms
ammeter, current meter, electrical meter.
Examples of usage
- The technician used a galvanometer to test the circuit.
- She calibrated the galvanometer for precise measurements.
- The readout on the galvanometer indicated a strong current.
- He connected the galvanometer to the experimental setup.
Translations
Translations of the word "galvanometer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 galvanômetro
🇮🇳 गैल्वेनोमीटर
🇩🇪 Galvanometer
🇮🇩 galvanometer
🇺🇦 гальванометр
🇵🇱 galwanometr
🇯🇵 ガルバノメーター
🇫🇷 galvanomètre
🇪🇸 galvanómetro
🇹🇷 galvanometre
🇰🇷 갈바노미터
🇸🇦 جلفانومتر
🇨🇿 galvanometr
🇸🇰 galvanometer
🇨🇳 电流计
🇸🇮 galvanometer
🇮🇸 galvanómetri
🇰🇿 гальванометр
🇬🇪 გალვანომეტრი
🇦🇿 galvanometre
🇲🇽 galvanómetro
Etymology
The term 'galvanometer' originates from the name of the Italian scientist Luigi Galvani, who conducted pivotal experiments in the late 18th century on bioelectricity. His experiments demonstrated that electricity could induce movement in frog legs, providing insights into the connection between electricity and muscle movement. The word itself combines 'Galvano' from Galvani's name with the Greek word 'metron,' meaning measure. The initial designs of galvanometers were established in the early 19th century as scientists aimed to measure electric current with greater precision. Over time, the device evolved, integrating advancements in technology and materials, leading to modern versions that are widely used in various fields such as electrical engineering, physics, and medical diagnostics. The galvanometer has played a crucial role in the development of electrical circuits and has paved the way for further innovations in electrical measurement and instrumentation.