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Ballistic Galvanometer

A ballistic galvanometer is an instrument used to measure small quantities of electric charge, typically in the range of microamperes, by means of the deviation of a coil suspended within a magnetic field.

Senses

Sense 1:

Noun: A galvanometer that measures electric charge by the extent of coil deviation.

Example: The ballistic galvanometer indicated a small current passing through the circuit.

Sense 2:

Noun: An instrument used in physics experiments to measure the flight of projectiles.

Example: By using a ballistic galvanometer, the scientist was able to accurately determine the velocity of the bullet.

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