Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Metrology.

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1.

What is correct for the angle of autocollimators used for calibration of polygons?

A. Angle between autocollimators is equal to the nominal angle between adjacent faces
B. Angle between autocollimators is more than the nominal angle between adjacent faces
C. Angle between autocollimators is less than the nominal angle between adjacent faces
D. Angle between autocollimators is more or less to the nominal angle between adjacent faces
Answer» B. Angle between autocollimators is more than the nominal angle between adjacent faces
2.

Which of the following is not true for comparison method used for calibration of polygons?

A. Identical polygons are used
B. Polygons are mounted one above the other
C. Polygons are mounted on the fixed table
D. Reflecting faces of both the polygons are viewed simultaneously
Answer» D. Reflecting faces of both the polygons are viewed simultaneously
3.

Which of the following option is true for calibration of polygons by using auto-collimators?Statement 1: Imperfect centering has a great effect on calibration.Statement 2: This method gives a high degree of accuracy without reference to any angular standard.

A. T, T
B. T, F
C. F, T
D. F, F
Answer» D. F, F
4.

Which of the following is the correct option for given statements about calibration of polygons?Statement 1: Autocollimators angle is constant during calibration.Statement 2: Wild rotary table can be used as the base of precision polygons.

A. F, F
B. T, T
C. F, T
D. T, F
Answer» C. F, T
5.

What is the relation between angle of two autocollimators (R) and angle between polygon faces (P) when polygon is calibrated? (R1, R2 are the readings.)

A. P = R + (R1+R2)
B. P = R + (R2-R1)
C. P = R – (R1+R2)
D. P = R – (R1-R2)
Answer» C. P = R – (R1+R2)
6.

If a twelve sided regular polygon is inscribed in a circle of radius 3 centimeters, then the length of each side of the polygon is

A. 3
B. 18 - 9√3
C. 18 + 9√3
D. 9(1 - √3)
Answer» C. 18 + 9√3
7.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_NOT_TRUE_FOR_COMPARISON_METHOD_USED_FOR_CALIBRATION_OF_POLYGONS??$

A. Identical polygons are used
B. Polygons are mounted one above the other
C. Polygons are mounted on the fixed table
D. Reflecting faces of both the polygons are viewed simultaneously
Answer» D. Reflecting faces of both the polygons are viewed simultaneously
8.

What_is_correct_for_the_angle_of_autocollimators_used_for_calibration_of_polygons?$

A. Angle between autocollimators is equal to the nominal angle between adjacent faces
B. Angle between autocollimators is more than the nominal angle between adjacent faces
C. Angle between autocollimators is less than the nominal angle between adjacent faces
D. Angle between autocollimators is more or less to the nominal angle between adjacent faces
Answer» B. Angle between autocollimators is more than the nominal angle between adjacent faces
9.

By computed least square method, what is the accuracy obtained for polygons up to 12 faces?

A. ±1.0 second
B. ±2.0 second
C. ±3.0 second
D. ±4.0 second
Answer» B. ¬¨¬®¬¨¬±2.0 second
10.

What is formula for the angle between autocollimator (R) when polygon is calibrated by using two autocollimators?

A. (360<sup>0</sup>/n)-‚àë(R<sub>2</sub>-R<sub>1</sub>)/n
B. (180<sup>0</sup>/n)-‚àë(R<sub>2</sub>-R<sub>1</sub>)/n
C. (360<sup>0</sup>/n)-‚àë(R<sub>2</sub>-R<sub>1</sub>)*n
D. (180<sup>0</sup>/n)-‚àë(R<sub>2</sub>-R<sub>1</sub>)*n
Answer» B. (180<sup>0</sup>/n)-‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö‚Ć‚àö¬¥(R<sub>2</sub>-R<sub>1</sub>)/n
11.

Which of the following is the correct option for given statements about calibration of polygons?

A.
B.
Answer» C.
12.

How many auto-collimators are required for comparison method of calibration of polygons?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» B. 2
13.

What is the relation between angle of two autocollimators (R) and angle between polygon faces (P) when polygon is calibrated? (R1, R2 are the readings.)

A. P = R + (R<sub>1</sub>+R<sub>2</sub>)
B. P = R + (R<sub>2</sub>-R<sub>1</sub>)
C. P = R – (R<sub>1</sub>+R<sub>2</sub>)
D. P = R – (R<sub>1</sub>-R<sub>2</sub>)
Answer» C. P = R ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬® (R<sub>1</sub>+R<sub>2</sub>)
14.

What is the accuracy of comparison method used for calibration of polygons?

A. ±0.1 seconds
B. ±0.2 seconds
C. ±0.3 seconds
D. ±0.4 seconds
Answer» D. ¬¨¬®¬¨¬±0.4 seconds
15.

How many auto-collimators are required when the polygons are calibrated by using only auto-collimators?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3