Game: Guess the mystery object !

[HIMNL9]

A help ? ..... it's a very particular scale, that measure something extremely common ..... you need to guess what it do, or the name, or also both

 

[Hemlock_Mike]

It seems I saw something like it long ago -- used to measure gravitation.

HMike

 

[ped]

:undecided: I have no idea

 

[Plan B]

Is it used to measure torque?

 

[Toaster]

Looks like something used to measure Electrons.. Not sure how though.

 

[millirad]

Does it measure heat ? Trigger fire extinguisher ?

 

[HIMNL9]

Ok, HMike got it near enough, so we have a winner :beer:

It's a Cavendish scale, used for demonstrate the reciprocal attraction of masses (gravity).

Your turn, Mike.

 

[millirad]

Ok, what is it fellow scientists ?

 

[JaiNobeZ]

Ray gun!


EDIT: Taser or stun gun?

 

[millirad]

No it's not a ray or stun gun.

Hint: it performs a task when worn on the head.

 

[anselm]

communication headset? looks like a microphone....

 

[millirad]

No not a communications headset, but it fit's on the head in a similar fashion.

Hint: it has three sensors mounted. 2 for light and 1 for movement.

 

[Arayan]

a gastroscope for medical tests...

 

[millirad]

No not a gastroscope.

Hint: one of the colours of light detected is blue, and originates in the sky.

Hint: the blue light is labeled "circadian light".

Hint: the exact name of the device with some "x" hiding the name is.............
Dxyxixexex

Hint: it is a research device into human physiology/psychology.

Hint: OK, too easy now, human beings need how much sleep ? I'm off to bed............

 

[piferal]

Is a Daysimeter?

 

[millirad]

Ding! Piferal is the winner! It is a daysimeter, for analyzing the human need for sleep.