Definition of galvanoscope in English:
galvanoscope
noun ˈɡalv(ə)nəˌskəʊpˈɡælvənəˌskoʊp
A galvanometer that works by measuring the deflection of a needle in the magnetic field induced by the electric current.
Example sentencesExamples
- I soldered two wires to the edges of the enclosed sheet of iron, and connected them with a galvanoscope, but could not perceive any effect upon the needle.
- An excellent experimenter, Poggendorff devised a number of measuring devices, including the galvanoscope and Poggendorff mirror.
- The use of an electrometer or galvanoscope for sensing magnetic field or electric fields are well known.
- A galvanoscope is an instrument or apparatus, such as a magnetic needle, for detecting the presence and direction of electric currents, specially those of feeble intensity.
- The British telegraph, invented by Cooke and Wheatstone utilized 6 wires which actuated five needle pointers attached to five galvanoscopes at the receiver end.
Derivatives
adjective
The deflection mirrors 5 and 7 are galvanoscopic mirrors which are rotated through a certain angle in dependence on the value of an electric control voltage.
Definition of galvanoscope in US English:
galvanoscope
nounˈɡælvənəˌskoʊpˈɡalvənəˌskōp
A galvanometer that works by measuring the deflection of a needle in the magnetic field induced by the electric current.
Example sentencesExamples
- I soldered two wires to the edges of the enclosed sheet of iron, and connected them with a galvanoscope, but could not perceive any effect upon the needle.
- The use of an electrometer or galvanoscope for sensing magnetic field or electric fields are well known.
- An excellent experimenter, Poggendorff devised a number of measuring devices, including the galvanoscope and Poggendorff mirror.
- The British telegraph, invented by Cooke and Wheatstone utilized 6 wires which actuated five needle pointers attached to five galvanoscopes at the receiver end.
- A galvanoscope is an instrument or apparatus, such as a magnetic needle, for detecting the presence and direction of electric currents, specially those of feeble intensity.