Scientific Instrument
A tool used by scientists to measure, observe, or experiment.
What is it?
Scientific instruments help scientists do their work. They include microscopes, telescopes, thermometers, and many other tools. In the 1700s, instruments were often made of brass and wood, and they were very beautiful. The microscope kit you saw is a scientific instrument. It was used to observe tiny things.
Why it matters
Scientific instruments allow us to discover things we cannot see with our eyes alone. They have led to many important discoveries in medicine, astronomy, and biology.
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