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  1. In a platinum RTD, the change in resistance for a temperature rise of 50° C is about

  2. A.
    2%
    B.
    10%
    C.
    20%
    D.
    40%

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  3. The gauge factor of a semiconductor strain gauge is about

  4. A.
    2
    B.
    10
    C.
    100
    D.
    1000

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  5. Which of the following instruments is used almost exclusively to measure radio frequency currents?

  6. A.
    Moving coil
    B.
    Rectifier
    C.
    Moving iron
    D.
    Thermocouple

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  7. The coil of a DArsonval galvanometer has N turns. If flux density is B, current is I and area of coil is A, the deflecting torque is

  8. A.
    NBI/A
    B.
    NBIA
    C.
    NIA/B
    D.
    N2IAB

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  9. Consider the following statements regarding electromagnetic flowmeter

    1. AC excitation is used to avoid polarisation of fluid.
    2. The meter calibration is changed as viscosity of fluid changes.
    3. Stainless steel pipes can be used for measuring the flow of liquid of high conductivity.
    Of the above statements

  10. A.
    1, 2, 3 are correct
    B.
    1 and 2 are correct
    C.
    2 and 3 are correct
    D.
    1 and 3 are correct

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  11. In a CRO, the time base signal is applied to

  12. A.
    X plates
    B.
    Y plates
    C.
    either X or Y plates
    D.
    alternately X and Y plates

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  13. Schering bridge operates at a high voltage of about 10 kV.

  14. A.
    True
    B.
    False

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  15. Which of these instrument does not have a control spring?

  16. A.
    Moving iron ammeter
    B.
    PMMC ammeter
    C.
    Electrostatic voltmeters
    D.
    Power factor meter

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  17. In Weston frequency meter, the magnetic axes of the two fixed coils are

  18. A.
    parallel
    B.
    perpendicular
    C.
    inclined at 60°
    D.
    inclined at 15°

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  19. Which one of the following is true?

  20. A.
    Alternating voltage and current contain odd and even harmonics
    B.
    The inductance in a circuit reduces the effect of harmonics and makes current wave more sinusoidal than voltage wave
    C.
    Alternating voltage and current waveforms, in general, do not contain odd harmonics
    D.
    Inductance of a circuit does not alter wave shape at all

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