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51.

Which of the following are needed both for protection and metering?

A. Wattmeters
B. Instrument transformers
C. Energy meters
D. Power factor meters
Answer» C. Energy meters
52.

Assertion (A): Thermistors are commonly used to measure hot spot temperatures in electric machines.Reason (R): Thermistor has the advantages of high temperature coefficient, small size and high speed of response.

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
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
53.

Assertion (A): Absolute instruments are used in standard laboratories.Reason (R): Absolute instruments do not require calibration.

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
Answer» C. A is true R is false
54.

The dynamometer principle can be used for

A. ammeter only
B. voltmeter only
C. wattmeter only
D. ammeter, voltmeter and wattmeter
Answer» E.
55.

A 0-200 V voltmeter has an accuracy of 0.75% of full scale reading. If voltage measured is 100 V, the error is

A. 3%
B. 2%
C. 1.5%
D. .75%
Answer» D. .75%
56.

The scale of hot wire instrument is linear.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. can't say
Answer» C. May be True or False
57.

Which of the following does not use the principle of change in inductance?

A. LVDT
B. Inductance displacement transducer
C. Strain gauge
D. Reluctance pick up
Answer» D. Reluctance pick up
58.

A digital frequency counter can be converted to DVM by addition of a suitable

A. voltage controlled oscillator
B. D/A converter
C. power amplifier
D. operational amplifier
Answer» C. power amplifier
59.

The multiplier resistance and meter coil in a voltmeter are in

A. series
B. parallel
C. series-parallel
D. either (a) or (b)
Answer» B. parallel
60.

A voltmeter using thermocouples measures

A. rms value
B. peak value
C. average value
D. peak to peak value
Answer» B. peak value
61.

De Sauty bridge is very widely used due to

A. simplicity
B. perfect balance for imperfect capacitor
C. perfect balance for air capacitors
D. maximum sensitivity
Answer» B. perfect balance for imperfect capacitor
62.

Which of the following is active transducer?

A. Photoelectric
B. Photovoltaic
C. Photoconductive
D. Photoemissive
Answer» C. Photoconductive
63.

Two sinusoidal signals of equal amplitude and frequency are applied to X and Y plate of CRO respectively. The observed Lissajous pattern is a straight line. The phase shift between signals is

A. zero
B. 90°
C. either zero or 180°
D. either 90° or 270°
Answer» D. either 90° or 270°
64.

In a CRO the Y plates are oriented

A. horizontally
B. vertically
C. at an angle of 20° of horizontal
D. at an angle of 70° of horizontal
Answer» B. vertically
65.

The moving iron instruments are generally repulsion type.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. can't say
Answer» B. False
66.

The difference between measured value and true value is called

A. gross error
B. relative error
C. probable error
D. absolute error
Answer» E.
67.

Assertion (A): CRO can be used to study waveshape accurately.Reason (R): Input impedance of a CRO is very high.

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
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
68.

The instrument used to check insulation of household wiring is

A. megger
B. ohmmeter
C. multimeter
D. high resistance voltmeter
Answer» B. ohmmeter
69.

Which of the following is not a transducer in true sense?

A. Thermocouple
B. Piezo electric
C. Photo electric cell
D. LCD
Answer» E.
70.

Piezoelectric effect can be used to measure

A. force
B. strain
C. acceleration
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
71.

The effect of lead resistance is important in measurement of

A. resistance of shunt
B. resistance of shunt winding
C. resistance of ammeter
D. both (a) and (c)
Answer» E.
72.

The Y plates of a CRO are excited by a voltage 2 sin 100 t and the X plates are not connected. The display would be

A. a vertical line
B. a horizontal line
C. sine wave
D. slant line
Answer» B. a horizontal line
73.

Current density has the dimensions

A. IL
B. IL¯²
C. IL¯³
D. I²L¯²
Answer» C. IL¯³
74.

An ammeter is

A. secondary instrument
B. absolute instrument
C. recording instrument
D. integrating instrument
Answer» B. absolute instrument
75.

A polyphase wattmeter basically consists of two wattmeters. The moving system of two wattmeters

A. are common
B. are separate
C. are generally common
D. are generally separate
Answer» B. are separate
76.

The emf of a Weston cell is 1.286 V.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. can't say
Answer» C. May be True or False
77.

Which is the displacement transducer with excellent sensitivity, linearity and resolution?

A. Incremental encoder
B. Absolute encoder
C. LVDT
D. Strain gauge
Answer» D. Strain gauge
78.

In a current transformers

A. the number of turns in primary and secondary windings are nearly equal
B. the number of primary turns is very small as compared to number of secondary turns.
C. the number of secondary turns is very small as compared to the number of primary turns
D. either (a) or (c).
Answer» C. the number of secondary turns is very small as compared to the number of primary turns
79.

Bridge circuits using RTD in temperature measurement usually employ 3 lead system so as to obtain

A. higher sensitivity
B. better impedance matching
C. compensation for signal wire resistance
D. reduction in power consumption
Answer» D. reduction in power consumption
80.

The material used in RTD is

A. linear
B. aluminium
C. silver
D. platinum
Answer» E.
81.

A D' Arsonval galvanometer is a

A. moving coil instrument
B. moving iron instrument
C. dynamometer instrument
D. induction instrument
Answer» B. moving iron instrument
82.

In a dynamometer instrument, the moving coil is pressure coil.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. can't say
Answer» B. False
83.

Basically a potentiometer is a device for

A. comparing two votage
B. measuring a voltage
C. comparing two currents
D. measuring a current
Answer» B. measuring a voltage
84.

Assertion (A): If the reading of an instrument is low, the error is large.Reason (R): The error of an instrument is certain percentage of its full scale deflection.

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
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
85.

The term 'Poisson's ratio' is connected with

A. strain gauge
B. LVDT
C. Bourden tube
D. capacitance transducer
Answer» B. LVDT
86.

Assertion (A): A universal RLC bridge has a battery and also a high frequency ac source.Reason (R): RLC bridge uses a Wienbridge arrangement for measuring capacitance.

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
Answer» D. A is false R is true
87.

Two voltmeters are each 0-300 V range. Their internal resistances are 10 kΩ and 20 kΩ They are connected is series and a voltage of 400 V is applied. Their readings respectively will be

A. 266.6 and 133.3 V
B. 133.3 and 266.6 V
C. 200 V each
D. 100 and 300 V
Answer» C. 200 V each
88.

Which of the following can be used for measuring capacitance?

A. De sauty bridge
B. Maxwell's bridge
C. Anderson bridge
D. Hay's bridge
Answer» B. Maxwell's bridge
89.

The adjustment of position of shading bands, in an energy meter, is done to provide

A. friction compensation
B. creep compensation
C. braking torque
D. none of the above
Answer» B. creep compensation
90.

If the load current is high, the pressure coil of wattmeter should be connected directly across the load.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. can't say
Answer» B. False
91.

Two resistances are : R1 = 36 Ω ± 1.89 Ω and R2 = 75 Ω ± 3.75 Ω. The sum R1 + R2 along with limiting error is

A. 111 Ω ± 1.8 Ω
B. 111 Ω ± 3.75 Ω
C. 111 Ω ± 5.55 Ω
D. 111 Ω ± 1.95 Ω
Answer» D. 111 Ω ± 1.95 Ω
92.

Which of the following methods can be used to measure power in a single phase circuit without using wattmeter?1. One voltmeter, one ammeter2. Two voltmeters, two ammeter3. Three voltmeters4. Three ammeters

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 3 and 4 only
Answer» E.
93.

Eddy currents are essential for the deflecting torque of an induction wattmeter.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. can't say
Answer» B. False
94.

Magnetic effect of current is used in

A. ammeters
B. voltmeters
C. wattmeters
D. ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters and energy meters
Answer» E.
95.

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)
Answer» B. all coils are in parallel
96.

It is required to measure temperature in the range of 1300-1520°C. The most suitable thermocouple is

A. chromel constantan
B. iron constantan
C. chromel aluminium
D. platinum-rhodium
Answer» E.
97.

If two time varying signals of equal magnitudes and 90° phase displacement are applied to X and Y plates of CRO, the display will be

A. a straight line
B. a circle
C. an ellipse
D. a rectangle
Answer» C. an ellipse
98.

Two ammeters A and B both 0-10 A have internal resistance of 1 Ω and 0.5 Ω respectively. They are connected in parallel. If total current is 15 A, then

A. IA = IB = 7.5 A
B. IA = 5 A, IB = 10 A
C. IA = 10 A, IB = 5 A
D. IA = 9 A, IB = 6 A
Answer» C. IA = 10 A, IB = 5 A
99.

The speed transducer using a drag cup rotor has the main advantage of

A. very high accuracy
B. low energy requirement
C. cheap construction
D. all of the above
Answer» C. cheap construction
100.

Assertion (A): The speed of a shaft can be measured by using a dc tacho generator.Reason (R): A two phase servometer can also be used as a speed transducer.

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
Answer» C. A is true R is false