Definitions
- A device used in medicine to measure the range of motion of a joint. - Used in physics and engineering to measure angles and rotations. - Used in crystallography to measure the angles between crystal faces.
- A tool used in geometry to measure angles. - Used in navigation to determine direction or bearing. - Used in carpentry to measure and mark angles for cutting or joining wood.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are tools used to measure angles.
- 2Both have a circular shape with markings to indicate degrees.
- 3Both are commonly used in various fields of study and professions.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Goniometer is primarily used to measure the range of motion of joints, while protractor is used to measure angles in geometry, navigation, and carpentry.
- 2Design: Goniometer typically has two arms with a pivot point, while protractor is a flat, circular tool with a rotating arm.
- 3Usage: Goniometer is used by medical professionals and scientists, while protractor is used by students, navigators, and carpenters.
- 4Measurement: Goniometer measures angles in degrees and fractions of degrees, while protractor measures angles in degrees, minutes, and seconds.
- 5Precision: Goniometer is more precise and accurate in measuring small angles and rotations, while protractor may have limitations in measuring very small or very large angles.
Remember this!
Goniometer and protractor are both tools used to measure angles, but they differ in their function, design, usage, measurement, and precision. A goniometer is primarily used in medicine, physics, and crystallography to measure the range of motion of joints and angles, while a protractor is used in geometry, navigation, and carpentry to measure angles and directions. While both tools have a circular shape with markings to indicate degrees, a goniometer typically has two arms with a pivot point, while a protractor is a flat, circular tool with a rotating arm.
