Measurements and Instrumentation MCQs

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Q141.
In order to achieve accuracy, the slide wire of a potentiometer should be

a.

as long as possible

b.

as short as possible

c.

neither too long nor too short

d.

very thin

Discuss
Answer: (a).as long as possible
Q142.
In measuring resistance using voltmeter and ammeter, the resistances of voltmeter and ammeter also affect the accuracy of measurement.

a.

True

b.

False

c.

May be True or False

d.

can't say

Discuss
Answer: (a).True
Q143.
A permanent magnet moving coil measures

a.

true rms value

b.

dc value

c.

peak value

d.

rms plus dc value

Discuss
Answer: (b).dc value
Q144.
A CT is used to feed current coils of wattmeter, energy meter, power factor meter and an ammeter. Then

a.

all the coils are in series

b.

all coils are in parallel

c.

the coils are in series-parallel

d.

either (a) or (b)

Discuss
Answer: (a).all the coils are in series
Q145.
In measurements using strain gauge, the dummy strain gauge is used to

a.

compensate for resistance of strain gauge

b.

compensate for change in temperature

c.

compensate for error due to change in voltage of battery

d.

compensate for error in voltmeter

Discuss
Answer: (b).compensate for change in temperature
Q146.
In an ac single phase energy meter, the potential coil is put on

a.

both side limbs, of upper magnet

b.

central limb of upper magnet

c.

one side limb of upper magnet

d.

either (a) or (b)

Discuss
Answer: (b).central limb of upper magnet
Q147.
The chemical effect of current is used in

a.

dc ampere hour meter

b.

dc ammeter

c.

ac energy meter

d.

all of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).dc ampere hour meter
Q148.
Assertion (A): Strain measurement using strain gauge invariably requires a dummy strain gauge.

Reason (R): The resistance of strain gauge depends on temperature.

a.

Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A

b.

Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A

c.

A is true R is false

d.

A is false R is true

Discuss
Answer: (a).Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
Q149.
If a shunt of 200 ฮฉ resistance is used with a galvanometer of 1000 ฮฉ resistance, the multiplying power is

a.

6

b.

5

c.

1/5

d.

1/6

Discuss
Answer: (a).6
Q150.
Insertion of a dielectric material between the plates of an air capacitor

a.

increases the capacitance

b.

decreases capacitance

c.

has no effect an capacitance

d.

increases breakdown voltage

Discuss
Answer: (a).increases the capacitance
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