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  1. A process is initially at steady state with its output y=l for an input u=l. The input is suddenly changed to 2 at time t=0. The output response is y(t)=1+2t. The transfer function of the process is

  2. A.
    2/s
    B.
    C.
    D.

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  3. The term analogous to the electrical current in a thermal system is the

  4. A.
    temperature difference
    B.
    heat flow rate
    C.
    heat content in the system
    D.
    none of these

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  5. Reset rate is the another term used for __________ time.

  6. A.
    dead
    B.
    integral
    C.
    derivative
    D.
    none of these

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  7. Continuous measurement of moisture in paper is done by

  8. A.
    sling psychrometer.
    B.
    hair-hygrometer.
    C.
    weighing.
    D.
    high resistance Wheatstone's bridge circuit.

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  9. Psychrometer determines the

  10. A.
    humidity of gases
    B.
    moisture content of solids
    C.
    water of crystallisation
    D.
    hygroscopic nature of solids

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  11. Which of the systems having the following transfer function is stable ?

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  13. The calibration data of a thermocouple with its cold junction at 0°C are given below.

    The hot junction of the thermocouple is placed in a bath at 80°C, while its cold junction is at 20°C. What is the emf of thermocouple ?

  14. A.
    3.26 mv
    B.
    0.80 mv
    C.
    2.46 mv
    D.
    2.43 mv

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  15. A mercury barometer measures the __________ pressure.

  16. A.
    atmospheric
    B.
    gauge
    C.
    vacuum
    D.
    absolute

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  17. Positioning controllers are used for

  18. A.
    low loads
    B.
    temperature changes
    C.
    high loads
    D.
    flow rate changes

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  19. The amplitude ratio for the sinusoidal response of a __________ is 1.

  20. A.
    first order system
    B.
    second order system
    C.
    transportation lag
    D.
    none of these

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