Electrical Measurements Questions and Answers – Transducers

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This set of Electrical Measurements & Measuring Instruments Multiple Choice Questions & Answers
(MCQs) focuses on “Transducers”.

1. How many types of transducers are there?

a) 2
b) 4
c) 6
d) 8
View Answer

2. Mechanical transducers sense __________

a) electrical changes
b) physical changes
c) chemical changes
d) biological changes
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: A mechanical transducer senses the changes in a system’s physical condition and gives an
output. When a bimetallic strip is subjected to changes in temperature, the output is the
displacement of the strip mechanically.

3. Mechanical transducers generate ________

a) electrical signals
b) chemical signals
c) physical signals
d) biological signals
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Answer: c
Explanation: Mechanical transducers in general portray physical or mechanical signals at the output in
response to any physical changes in a system.

4. Electrical transducers generate ________

a) biological signals
b) chemical signals
c) physical signals
d) electrical signals
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Electrical transducers in general respond to physical quantities that are non-electrical
such as pressure, temperature, force etc and generate equivalent electrical signals at their output.
5. Electrical signals are easy to amplify.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Electrical signals are easier to either amplify or attenuate. By making use of static devices
such as FGK, electrical signals can be brought to a suitable level.

6. The power needs of electrical transducers is ________

a) maximum
b) minimum
c) zero
d) infinite
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Electrical transducers have very minimum power requirements. Electrical transducer
based systems are controlled with a small amount of power.

7. Electrical transducers are ________

a) small and non-portable
b) large and non-portable
c) small and compact
d) large and portable
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Electrical systems have integrated circuits that are small and compact. They can be easily
ported as well.

8. Mechanical transducers cause ________

a) power loss
b) hysteresis loss
c) eddy current loss
d) frictional loss
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Mechanical transducer based systems are affected by the frictional loss of the rotating
parts. In electrical transducers, there is no wear and tear due to non moving parts.

9. Electrical transducers are costly.

a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Electrical transducers are very expensive in nature. The ageing and drift of the various
electronic components act as an overhead in the use of electrical transducers on a large scale.

Electrical Measurements Questions and Answers – Classification of Transducers

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This set of Electrical Measurements & Measuring Instruments Multiple Choice Questions & Answers
(MCQs) focuses on “Classification of Transducers”.

1. Active transducers are classified into ____________

a) 4 types
b) 2 types
c) 6 types
d) 8 types
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Active transducers can be subdivided into four types. They are as follows:
• Photovoltaic
• Thermoelectric
• Piezoelectric
• Electromagnetic.

2. Active transducers develops ______________

a) mechanical parameter
b) electrical parameter
c) chemical parameter
d) physical parameter
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Active transducers are also known as self generating type of transducers. They develop an
electrical voltage or current proportional to the quantity being measured.

3. How do passive transducers develop electrical signals?

a) using a transformer
b) using internal source
c) using external source
d) using a diode
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Passive transducers develop electrical signals by means of an external source. They are
usually known as externally power driven sources.

4. Capacitive transduction involves ___________

a) change in resistance
b) change in inductance
c) change in resistance
d) change in capacitance
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: In capacitive transduction, measurand involves the change in the capacitance. Capacitance
changes when the distance between the plates is varied or by a change in the dielectric.

5. In electromagnetic based transduction measurand is ___________

a) converted into mechanical force
b) converted into electromotive force
c) converted into chemical force
d) converted into physical force
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Electromagnetic transduction involves the conversion of the measurand into electromotive
force. Magnetic flux is produced as a result of the relative motion between the magnet and an
electromagnet.

6. Inductive transduction involves ___________

a) change in self inductance
b) change in capacitance
c) change in mutual inductance
d) change in resistance
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: In an inductive transduction based system, measurand involves change in the self
inductance of the coil.

7. Photovoltaic transduction involves ___________

a) voltage generation heat
b) voltage generation through sound
c) voltage generation through light
d) voltage generation current
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: In a photovoltaic transduction based system, measurand is converted into voltage when
the junction between dissimilar elements is illuminated.
8. Analog transducers convert input into ___________
a) voltage
b) current
c) digital
d) analog
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The analog transducers convert input into analog signal. The output is a continuous
function of time. Strain gauge, LVDT, thermistor etc are analog transducers as they produce outputs
which are a continuous function of time.

9. Inverse transducer converts electrical into a physical quantity.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: An inverse transducer is used to convert an electrical quantity into a physical quantity. For
example, loudspeaker converts electrical signal into sound signal.

10. Digital transducers produce analog output.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Digital transducers produce digital output in response to an input signal. A unique code is
generated for each discrete value sensed.

Electrical Measurements Questions and Answers – Characteristic of Transducers

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This set of Electrical Measurements & Measuring Instruments Multiple Choice Questions & Answers
(MCQs) focuses on “Characteristic of Transducers”.

1. Accuracy is defined as the closeness that a reading approaches with respect to a standard value.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: Accuracy in the measurement of a quantity is defined as the closeness that a reading
approaches when it measured with a standard value.
2. The output of a transducer must ___________
a) be different at different environment conditions
b) be same at all environment conditions
c) be same at some environment conditions
d) be zero always
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Output of a transducer must be the same under various environmental conditions when
same input is applied to it.

3. The output of a transducer must be __________

a) low
b) medium
c) high
d) zero
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4. The size of a transducer must be __________

a) infinite
b) zero
c) large
d) small
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: A transducer generally has a small size and shape. It occupies minimum volume and has a
minimum weight. As a result the system being measured will become compact.

5. A transducer must be __________

a) quick in response
b) slow in response
c) medium in response
d) very slow in response
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The transducer is generally fast in response. Speed of response basically tells the time
taken by the transducer to produce the output in a fast and efficient manner.

6. The output of a transducer must __________

a) be less reliable
b) be highly reliable
c) not be reliable
d) be of medium reliability
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Output of a transducer is generally high in reliability. Changes in the environment
conditions should not affect the output of a transducer.

7. The range of a transducer is __________

a) medium
b) narrow
c) large
d) zero
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: A transducer has a large range of operation. The operating range is set wide so that it is
useful for a wide range of operating frequencies.

8. The transducer output is __________

a) exponential
b) unit step
c) non-linear
d) linear
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Transducer output varies linearly with the input quantity that is being measured. A
transducer must have a linear input vs output characteristic response.

9. The sensitivity of an electrical transducer is obtained by dividing the electrical output with respect to a
unit change in the physical quantity.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Sensitivity of an electrical transducer is defined as the ratio of the electrical output to a unit
change in the value of a physical quantity such as temperature, pressure, etc.

Electrical Measurements Questions and Answers – Transducer Selection Factors

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This set of Electrical Measurements & Measuring Instruments Multiple Choice Questions & Answers
(MCQs) focuses on “Transducer Selection Factors”.

1. Selection of a transducer depends on the quantity being measured.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: A transducer is selected based on the nature of the quantity that is being measured. For
example temperature measurement involves the use of temperature sensors whereas measurement of
stress involves a strain gauge.

2. A transducer must have _____________

a) maximum loading
b) minimum loading
c) zero loading
d) infinite loading
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: A transducer in general should have a minimum amount of load. Minimum loading effect
ensures that the transducer has minimal errors in the measurement of any quantity.

3. Transducers must operate under ___________

a) zero electromagnetic field
b) constant electromagnetic fields
c) varying electromagnetic fields
d) infinite electromagnetic field
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: A transducer should operate under strong electromagnetic fields. Generally transducers
with a low value of output impedance, high value of output voltage and shorter cable length are not
susceptible to such interference.

4. Errors can be minimised in some transducers through ___________

a) power compensation
b) voltage compensation
c) resistance compensation
d) temperature compensation
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: In some transducers errors occurring due to temperature changes can be minimized by
providing temperature compensation. Operation and maintenance of transducers beyond 300°F is
extremely difficult.

5. How can a transducer be used in the environment with vibrations?

a) using shock absorbers
b) using proper grounding
c) using effective voltage
d) using a transformer
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Transducers can be used effectively in an environment subjected to shock and vibrations by
making use of dampers.

6. How many passive transducers are there?

a) 1
b) 3
c) 5
d) 7
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: There are three passive transducers. They are as follows:
Resistor
Capacitor
Inductor.

7. Resistance of a metallic conductor is given by ___________

a) R = I⁄A
b) R = ρ⁄A
c) R = ρl⁄A
d) R = 1⁄A
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The resistance of a metallic conductor is given by the relation
R = ρl⁄A
where, R is the resistance
l is the length
A is the area of cross-section
ρ is the resistivity of material of the conductor.

8. Passive transducers are described with their primary parameters.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The passive transducers such as resistor, capacitor and inductor are described through the
means of their primary parameters namely resistance, capacitance and self inductance.

9. Rotational potentiometers use ___________

a) capacitance
b) self inductance
c) mutual inductance
d) resistance
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Rotational potentiometers or translational potentiometers make use of the change in
resistance as a result of the change in length of a conductor.

10. Temperature transducers make use of ___________

a) change in resistivity
b) change in length
c) change in area
d) change in capacitance
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The change in resistivity of the material of a conductor is used to measure the variation in
temperature. Temperature is affected due to change in the resistance which in turn varies the resistivity.

Electrical Measurements Questions and Answers – Operation of Strain Gauges

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This set of Electrical Measurements & Measuring Instruments Multiple Choice Questions & Answers
(MCQs) focuses on “Operation of Strain Gauges”.

1. Electrical strain gauge works on the principle of __________

a) variation of resistance
b) variation of capacitance
c) variation of inductance
d) variation of area
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: An electrical strain gauge works on the basis of change in resistance as a function of strain.
The wire resistance increases with tension and reduces with compression.

2. The strain gauge is not bonded to the specimen.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The gauge is under the same strain as that the specimen under test. As a result the strain
gauge is bonded to the specimen.

3. Bonding element in a strain gauge must have __________

a) zero insulation resistance
b) low insulation resistance
c) high insulation resistance
d) infinite insulation resistance
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: In a strain gauge, the bonding element must have a high value of insulation resistance. It
should be immune to effects of moisture and must also have the ability to transmit strain.

4. Dynamic strain measurements use __________

a) brass iron alloy
b) iron aluminium alloy
c) nickel cadmium alloy
d) nickel chromium alloy
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Nickel chromium alloy is also known as a nichrome alloy. It contains 80 % of Nickel and 20
% of Chromium. Platinum is used for the temperature compensation of nickel chromium alloys.

5. Commonly used elements for wire strain gauges are __________

a) nickel and copper
b) nickel and gold
c) gold and brass
d) silver and aluminium
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Nickel and copper are the most commonly used elements for wire strain gauges. They
comprise of 45 % of Nickel and 55 % of Copper. They exhibit a high value of specific resistance.

6. Cement is classified under __________

a) 4 types
b) 2 types
c) 6 types
d) 8 types
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Cement can be divided into two broad categories. They are as follows:
i) Solvent setting cement
ii) Chemically reacting cement.

7. Proper functioning of a strain gauge depends on __________

a) strain
b) stress
c) bonding
d) length of wire
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Answer: c
Explanation: A strain gauge works properly only if the bonding material used is durable and keeps the
gauge together to the surface of the material that is being tested.

8. Gauge factor is given by which of the following relation?

a) S = ΔR/RΔl
b) S = ΔRΔl/l
c) S = RΔl/l
d) S = ΔR/RΔl/l
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Gauge factor in a strain gauge is given by the relation
S = ΔR/RΔl/l
where, S is the gauge factor
R is the gauge wire resistance
∆R is the change in resistance
l is the length of the wire in unstressed condition
∆l is the change in length of the wire.

9. Poisson’s ratio is given by which of the following relation?

a) µ = –Δd/dΔl/l
b) µ = –ΔdΔl/l
c) µ = –dΔl/l
d) µ = –Δd/dΔl
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Poisson’s ratio is given by the relation
µ = –Δd/dΔl/l
where, d is the diameter of the cross-section of the wire
∆d is the change in the diameter of cross-section of the wire.

10. Proper bonding causes errors in strain gauges.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Strain gauge is fixed onto the specimen by means of a bonding element. Cement is a
commonly used adhesive. It transfers the strain from the specimen to the gauge sensing element.

Electrical Measurements Questions and Answers – Types of Strain Gauges

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This set of Electrical Measurements & Measuring Instruments Multiple Choice Questions & Answers
(MCQs) focuses on “Types of Strain Gauges”.

1. Strain gauges are classified into ________

a) 3 types
b) 5 types
c) 7 types
d) 9 types
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Strain gauges can be classified into three broad categories based on the principle of
operation and construction. They are mechanical, optical, and electrical.

2. Resistance wire gauges come in _______

a) 4 forms
b) 2 forms
c) 6 forms
d) 8 forms
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Strain gauges made out of electrical wires come in two broad forms. They are as follows:
• Bonded
• Unbonded.

3. Bonded resistance wire strain gauge is of _______

a) 7 types
b) 5 types
c) 3 types
d) 9 types
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The bonded electrical wire resistance strain gauge is broadly classified into three main
types. They are as follows:
• Flat grid
• Helical grid
• Thin foil.

4. Commonly used electrical strain gauge is _______

a) open type
b) closed type
c) unbounded type
d) bonded type
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Electrical strain gauges are a type of strain gauge. The commonly used electrical strain
gauge is the bonded resistance type. Capacitance and inductance types are used in special types of
applications.

5. Electrical strain gauges measure changes in _______

a) resistance, capacitance and inductance
b) resistance only
c) capacitance only
d) inductance only
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Strain is transferred between the specimen and the gauge element in a strain gauge.
Electrical strain gauges measure the changes occurring in resistance, capacitance and inductance.

6. Mechanical gauges measure the _______

a) change in resistance
b) change in length
c) change in area
d) change in inductance
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: A mechanical gauge is used to measure the change in length. They make use of gears.
Mechanical gauges are used for static strain measurements only.

7. Optical gauges make use of _______

a) pulleys
b) electricity
c) mirrors
d) rack and pinion
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Optical gauges are similar to mechanical gauges. They make use of prisms and mirrors for
obtaining magnification. A plain mirror is fixed onto a movable knife edge.

8. Tensile stress decreases the length.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Tensile stress tends to elongate a wire. As a result its length increases and its area of cross-
section decreases.
9. In a foil strain gauge, strain is detected through _______
a) a capacitance element
b) a resistance wire
c) a gold foil
d) a metal foil
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Strain is detected in a foil strain gauge by making use of a metal foil. The foil makes use of
nickel, nichrome, constantan, isoelastic, and platinum.

10. Etched foil strain gauges are flexible.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Etched foil strain gauges are a type of foil strain gauge. Compared to resistance wire
gauges, they can be made thinner. They are also flexible. Etched foil strain gauges are made use o
curved surfaces.

Electrical Measurements Questions and Answers – Characteristics of Resistance Wire Strain Gauge

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This set of Electrical Measurements MCQs focuses on “Characteristics of Resistance Wire Strain Gauge”.

1. Gauge factor in a strain gauge must be ________

a) high
b) low
c) medium
d) small
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The gauge factor in a strain gauge must be high. A large value of gauge factor indicates a
large change in the value of resistance for a particular strain.

2. Strain gauges are used for _______

a) small scale measurements
b) dynamic measurements
c) static measurements
d) large scale measurements
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Strain gauges are used for dynamic measurements. The frequency response must be
better. The characteristics must be linear over the entire frequency range.

3. Resistance of the strain gauge must be _______

a) zero
b) small
c) large
d) medium
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The resistance of a strain gauge must be large. Typical resistance values for a strain gauge
are in the range of 120 ῼ, 350 ῼ, and 1000 ῼ.

4. Strain gauge has a _______

a) tangential
b) exponential
c) non-linear
d) linear
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The strain gauge has a linear characteristic. Variation in resistance must be a linear function
of the strain.

5. Strain gauge has a _______

a) low temperature coefficient of resistance
b) high temperature coefficient of resistance
c) zero temperature coefficient of resistance
d) infinite temperature coefficient of resistance
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The strain gauge has a low temperature coefficient of resistance. Due to temperature
variation, errors can be minimised in this way. In most of the strain gauges, temperature compensation
is provided.

6. Semiconductor strain gauges are used for _______

a) low gauge factor values
b) high gauge factor values
c) zero gauge factor value
d) infinite gauge factor value
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The semiconductor strain gauges are generally used when high values of gauge factors are
required. The gauge factor for semiconductor gauges is 50 times higher than that for wire gauges.
7. Strain gauge works on the principle of _______
a) piezo-electric effect
b) barkhausen criterion
c) piezo- resistive effect
d) feedback element effect
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: A semiconductor strain gauge works on the principle of piezo-resistive effect. Piezo-
resistive effect is the change in the value of the resistance due to a change in the resistivity of the
semiconductor.

8. In metallic gauges resistance changes due to _______

a) temperature
b) current
c) voltage
d) dimension
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The resistance varies in metallic gauges due to a change in the dimensions of the metallic
gauge. Germanium and silicon are the materials used in metallic gauges.

9. Gauge factor for a semiconductor strain gauge is _______

a) 130 ± 10%
b) 30 ± 10%
c) 200 ± 10%
d) 10 ± 10%
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The gauge factor for a typical semiconductor strain gauge is about 130 ± 10% for 350 ῼ. The
gauge factor is measured at the room temperature. The gauge measures small strains from 0.1 to 500
microstrains.

10. Hysteresis characteristics of a semiconductor strain gauge are poor.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The hysteresis characteristics for a semiconductor strain gauge are excellent. It is less than
0.05 %.

Electrical Measurements Questions and Answers – Strain Gauge Measurement Technique

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This set of Electrical Measurements & Measuring Instruments Multiple Choice Questions & Answers
(MCQs) focuses on “Strain Gauge Measurement Technique”.

1. Strain gauge measurement involves __________

a) Wheatstone bridge
b) Kelvin bridge
c) De Sauty’s bridge
d) Anderson bridge
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Strain gauge makes use of the practical form of Wheatstone’s bridge to measure the strain
developed by an element.

2. Load cell is used for the measurement of _______

a) area
b) force
c) mass
d) length
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The load cell is used in a semiconductor strain gauge for the measurement of force. Load
cells measure the deformation that is produced by force or weight.

3. Strain is a _______
a) fractional change in volume
b) fractional change in area
c) fractional change in length
d) fractional change in height
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Strain is defined as the fractional change in length of a body. A change in resistance of the
element is reflected in the form of strain of the gauge as well as the element.

4. Semiconductor strain gauge uses _______

a) rectifier circuitry
b) power electronics circuitry
c) ordinary bridge circuit
d) bridge circuit with temperature compensation
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The semiconductor strain gauge makes use of a Wheatstone practical bridge circuit along
with temperature compensation. Output is made linear as the resistance characteristics with respect to
strain are non-linear.
5. A semiconductor strain gauge consists of how many dummy gauges?
a) 2
b) 4
c) 6
d) 10
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The semiconductor strain gauge consists of two dummy gauges in the form of two arms of
the Wheatstone bridge circuit. Dummy gauges are used for temperature compensation.

6. Metals in strain gauge construction have _______

a) non-linear temperature coefficient
b) linear temperature coefficient
c) tangential temperature coefficient
d) exponential temperature coefficient
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The metals used in a strain gauge construction have a linear temperature coefficient. A
change in the temperature affects the resistance and varies the value of strain.

7. A Wheatstone bridge has _______

a) low sensitivity
b) zero sensitivity
c) high sensitivity
d) infinite sensitivity
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: A Wheatstone bridge circuit has a high sensitivity for detecting very small variation in the
values of resistance. We can connect the strain gauge in one of the arms of a Wheatstone bridge and
measure the strain in terms of variation in resistance.

8. Load cells are calibrated such that _______

a) force varies inversely with resistance
b) force varies as the square of resistance
c) force remains constant with resistance
d) force varies directly with resistance
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The load cells in a semiconductor strain gauge are calibrated in such a way that the force or
weight varies directly as the resistance. The strain gauge is arranged in the form of a bridge.

9. Load cell is sensitive to minute strains.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: A load cell responds to very minute variation in the value of strain. It is sensitive to high
values of the load.

10. Mass of only about 20 kg can be measured by a load cell.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Using a load cell a mass or weight of the order of 20 kg to 20,000 kg can be measured. By
making use of appropriate load cells we can measure forces as high as 5 MN.

Electrical Measurements Questions and Answers – Resistance Temperature Detector

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This set of Electrical Measurements & Measuring Instruments Multiple Choice Questions & Answers
(MCQs) focuses on “Resistance Temperature Detector”.

1. Resistance temperature detector is ___________

a) a electrical transducer
b) a mechanical transducer
c) a chemical transducer
d) a physical transducer
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Resistance temperature detector is an electrical transducer. It is used for measuring the
variation in temperature. It is also known as a resistance thermometer.

2. Relation between temperature and resistance of a conductor is ________

a) Rt = Rref [1+t]
b) Rt = Rref [1+α∆t]
c) Rt = Rref [1-αt]
d) Rt = Rref [1-t]
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The relationship between temperature and resistance of a conductor is given by
Rt = Rref [1+α∆t]
where, Rt is the resistance of the conductor at t°C.
Rref is the resistance of the conductor at reference temperature
α is the temperature coefficient of resistance
∆t is the difference between the temperature being measured and the reference temperature.

3. Sensing element in the thermometer must provide ________

a) small change in resistance
b) no change in resistance
c) large change in resistance
d) infinite change in resistance
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The sensing element in a thermometer must give a large change in the resistance for a
given change in the temperature.

4. Platinum is used for industrial applications because ________

a) it is cheap
b) it is available readily
c) it is a noble metal
d) it gives accurate measurements
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: In industrial applications, platinum is used due to its accuracy in providing measurements.
It is also reproducible. Platinum element can be used for the measurement of temperatures of about
1000 K.

5. Resistance thermometer provides the change in electrical resistance.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: A resistance thermometer provides a change in the electrical resistance with respect to a
variation in the temperature. Basically resistance thermometers work on the principle of change in the
electrical resistance with variation in the temperature.

6. If the sensing element is large, then less amount of heat is required.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: When the sensing element in a resistance thermometer is small in size, then less quantity
of heat is required to raise the temperature. Platinum, nickel and copper are the commonly used metals
for measuring temperature.

7. Most metallic conductors have a ________

a) neutral temperature coefficient of resistance
b) negative temperature coefficient of resistance
c) positive temperature coefficient of resistance
d) zero temperature coefficient of resistance
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: In general metallic conductors have a positive temperature coefficient of resistance. The
resistance increases with an increase in temperature.

8. In a temperature sensing element ________

a) low value of α is required
b) infinite value of α is required
c) α must be zero
d) high value of α is required
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: In order to achieve a large change in the value of resistance for a small change in the value
of temperature, high value of α is required. Change in resistance is measured through a Wheatstone’s
bridge.

9. Nickel and its alloys can be used over a temperature range of ________
a) 100 to 450 K
b) 10 to 50 K
c) 0 to 25 K
d) 5 to 15 K
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Temperature sensors constructed using nickel and its alloys can be used in the temperature
range of 100 to 450 K. Compared to platinum, they are less expensive. They have a comparatively higher
temperature coefficient that increases with temperature.

10. How can corrosion be prevented in a resistance thermometer?

a) by immersing the setup in oil
b) by enclosing the elements in a glass tube
c) by using guard rings
d) by painting the elements
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Corrosion can be eliminated in a resistance thermometer by enclosing the elements in a
protective tubular glass made of pyrex, quartz or crystal depending upon the temperature range.

Electrical Measurements Questions and Answers – Thermistor

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This set of Electrical Measurements & Measuring Instruments Multiple Choice Questions & Answers
(MCQs) focuses on “Thermistor”.

1. Thermistor is a contraction _________

a) thermal resistor
b) laser resistor
c) electric resistor
d) mechanical resistor
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Thermistor is basically the short form of a thermal resistor. Resistors which depend on
temperature are known as thermal resistors.

2. Thermistors have ________

a) positive temperature coefficient
b) negative temperature coefficient
c) zero temperature coefficient
d) infinite temperature coefficient
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Thermistor generally has a negative temperature coefficient of resistance. With an increase
in temperature, resistance of a thermistor decreases.

3. Thermistors ________
a) sense large changes in temperature
b) cannot sense any change in temperature
c) sense small changes in temperature
d) have a positive temperature coefficient of resistance
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Thermistors can sense very small changes in temperature. The negative temperature
coefficient of thermistors can be a few percent/degree celcius change in temperature.

4. Thermistor has a resistance of ________

a) 250 ῼ to 500 kῼ
b) 50 ῼ to 10 kῼ
c) 1 ῼ to 1 kῼ
d) 100 ῼ to 100 kῼ
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Thermistor has a resistance range of 100 ῼ to 100 kῼ. Thermistor consists of a mixture of
metallic oxides of manganese, nickel, cobalt, copper, iron and uranium.
5. Thermistors are suited for precision temperature measurements.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Thermistors can be used for precision measurement of temperature, controlling g
temperature and for temperature compensation due to a very large variation in resistance with
temperature.

6. Change in resistance is measured using a ________

a) Anderson’s bridge
b) Wheatstone’s bridge
c) Hay’s bridge
d) Maxwell’s bridge
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The change in resistance in a thermistor is measured using a Wheatstone’s bridge. It is used
for measurement of resistance in the range of -100°C to +200°C.

7. Thermistor material is pressed ________

a) under zero pressure
b) under low pressure
c) under high pressure
d) under low volume
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: A thermistor material is usually pressed under high pressure to form a flat cylindrical shape.
Disks and washers are placed in series or in parallel to increase the power dissipation.

8. Thermistor follows which law for small variations ________

a) Charle’s law
b) KVL
c) KCL
d) Ohm’s law
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: For small changes in the values of current, voltage across a thermistor increases. It attains a
peak value. Then the voltage across the thermistor decreases. As a result Ohm’s law is followed at small
variations of current.

9. At small values of voltage, a thermistor ________

a) reaches peak current slowly
b) reaches peak current immediately
c) does not reaches peak current
d) reaches peak current intermediately
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: For minute variations in voltage, thermistor reaches peak value of current slowly. As the
magnitude of voltage is increased, less time is required to attain peak current.

10. Thermistor has low resistance.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Thermistor generally has a very high value of resistance. Cables with shield are required to
be used for minimising interference.

Electrical Measurements Questions and Answers – Pressure Sensor

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This set of Electrical Measurements & Measuring Instruments Multiple Choice Questions & Answers
(MCQs) focuses on “Pressure Sensor”.

1. Pressure is the _________

a) force per unit area
b) mass per unit area
c) force per unit volume
d) mass per unit volume
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Pressure at a point is defined as the force acting per unit area. It is measured at some given
point over a surface.

2. Pressure measurement devices make use of ________

a) non-elastic member
b) elastic member
c) bendable member
d) non-bendable member
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Pressure sensors employ elastic member at the input stage to detect or sense the pressure
variations. Elastic members are usually of various forms and convert the pressure into mechanical
displacement.

3. Output of electrical transducer is ________

a) inversely proportional to displacement
b) proportional to square of displacement
c) proportional to displacement
d) constant
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The output of an electrical transducer is proportional to displacement. Displacement is
measured using electrical transducers.

4. In general how many pressure sensitive devices are there?

a) 6
b) 20
c) 10
d) 4
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Usually there are four pressure sensitive devices. They are as follows:
• Diaphragms
• Capsule
• Bourdon tube
• Bellows.

5. Diaphragms in a pressure sensor are of ________

a) 2 types
b) 5 types
c) 10 types
d) 20 types
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Generally in a pressure sensor we have four pressure sensitive devices. Diaphragm is a type
of a pressure sensitive device. They are of two types:
• Flat type
• Corrugated type.

6. Temperature is the only consideration while selecting a diaphragm.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: While selecting a suitable diaphragm for sensing the pressure the following factors are
considered important.
• Temperature range
• Shock and vibration
• Frequency response requirements.
7. Capsule type of pressure sensor consists of ________
a) 6 dissimilar diaphragms
b) 4 identical diaphragms
c) 2 identical diaphragms
d) 8 dissimilar diaphragms
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Capsule is a type of a pressure sensor. It comprises of two identical annular corrugated
metal diaphragms that are sealed together to form a shell like enclosure.

8. Bourdon tubes are ________

a) very highly sensitive to shock
b) not sensitive to shock
c) less sensitive to shock
d) more sensitive to shock
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Bourdon tube is one type of pressure sensor. It is more sensitive to shock and vibrations as
compared to diaphragms. Bourdon tube can be used for precision measurements of pressure up to 3
MN/m2.

9. Bellows have 5 to 20 convolutions.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Bellow is a type of pressure sensor. They have about 5 to 20 convolutions. The number of
convolutions depends on the pressure range, displacement, and operating temperature.

10. Sensitivity in a capsule is increased ________

a) through parallel connection of capsules
b) through series connection of capsules
c) through series and parallel connection of capsules
d) by not connecting them at all
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Capsule is a type of pressure sensor. In a capsule, we can increase the sensitivity by
connecting two or more capsules in series. The resultant displacement is equal to the number of
capsules.

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Electrical Measurements Questions and Answers – Inductive Transducer

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This set of Electrical Measurements & Measuring Instruments Multiple Choice Questions & Answers
(MCQs) focuses on “Inductive Transducer”.

1. Mutual inductance between two coils is given as _________

a) M = kL1L2−−−−√
b) M = kL1−−√
c) M = kL2−−√
d) M = L1L2−−−−√
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The mutual inductance between two coils is given by the relation
M = kL1L2−−−−√
where, k is the coefficient of coupling
M is the mutual inductance between the coils.

2. Mutual inductance depends on _________

a) self-inductance
b) self-inductance and coefficient of coupling
c) coefficient of coupling
d) permittivity of air
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The mutual inductance of a pair of coils depends on the self-inductance of the individual
coils and on the coefficient of coupling.

3. Self-inductance of an inductor is given by ________

a) L = N⁄S
b) L = 1⁄S
c) L = N2⁄S
d) L = N2
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The self-inductance of an inductor is obtained by making use of the relation
L = N2⁄S
where, N is the number of coil
S is the reluctance of the coil (A/Wb).

4. Reluctance of a coil is given by which of the following relation?

a) S = 1⁄A
b) S = 1⁄μ
c) S = a⁄μA
d) S = 1⁄μA
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The reluctance of an inductance coil is given by the relation
S = 1⁄μA
where, l is the length of the magnetic circuit (m)
a is the area of the magnetic circuit which encloses the flux (m2)
µ is the permeability of the core (H/m).

5. Self-inductance depends on ________

a) permeability
b) permittivity
c) plank’s constant
d) rydberg constant
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The self-inductance of an inductor is obtained by making use of the relation
L = N2⁄S
where, N is the number of coil
S is the reluctance of the coil (A/Wb)
As reluctance depends on the permeability, the self-inductance of a coil depends on the permeability.

6. What is the relation between the self-inductance and the reluctance of a coil?
a) directly proportional
b) inversely proportional
c) no relation
d) constant
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The self-inductance of an inductor is obtained by making use of the relation
L = N2⁄S
where, N is the number of coil
S is the reluctance of the coil (A/Wb)
We observe from the above equation that the self-inductance of a coil is inversely proportional to its
reluctance.

7. Based on self-inductance of a coil, how many types of inductive transducers are available?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 4
d) 20
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Based on the self-inductance of an inductive coil, there are four types of inductive
transducers available. They are as follows:
i) Variable permeability inductive transducer
ii) Variable reluctance inductive transducer
iii) Eddy current inductive transducer
iv) Linear variable differential transducer.

8. In an eddy current transducer output depends on the variation in the eddy current.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: An eddy current transducer is a self-generating type of inductive transducer. In an eddy
current transducer, output depends on the change in the value of the eddy current at the input.

9. An inductive transducer measures the variation in ________

a) reluctance
b) resistance
c) capacitance
d) self-inductance
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Inductive transducer measures the variation in the self-inductance and mutual inductance
of an inductive coil. Variation in the inductance is measured as a change in the displacement.

10. Inductive transducer is used for the measurement of physical quantities.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: An inductive transducer is usually used for the measurement of physical quantities such as
pressure, force, displacement, position, vibration, velocity, etc.

Electrical Measurements Questions and Answers – Capacitive Transducer

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This set of Electrical Measurements & Measuring Instruments Multiple Choice Questions & Answers
(MCQs) focuses on “Capacitive Transducer”.

1. Capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor is ________

a) C = A∈⁄d
b) C = ∈⁄d
c) C = A⁄d
d) C = A
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor is given by the relation,
C = A∈⁄d
where,
A is the area of cross section of the plates
d is the distance of separation between the plates
∈ is the permittivity of space.

2. A capacitive transducer works on the principle of ________

a) inductance
b) capacitance
c) resistance
d) reluctance
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: A capacitive transducer works on the principle of capacitance. The capacitance of a system
depends on the dielectric used as well as the properties of a capacitive system.

3. Capacitance of a cylindrical capacitor is given by which of the following relation?

a) C = ∈lln(Rr)
b) C = 2πlln(Rr)
c) C = 2π∈lln(Rr)
d) C = 2π∈ln(Rr)
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The capacitance of a cylindrical capacitor is given by the relation
C = 2π∈lln(Rr)
where, l is the length of the cylinder
R is the inner radius of the external cylinder
r is the outer radius of the inner cylinder.
4. Capacitance can be varied in ________
a) 10 ways
b) 6 ways
c) 2 ways
d) 4 ways
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Capacitance is varied in four ways. They are as follows:
Change of distance
Change in dielectric
Change in common plate area
Using quartz diaphragms.

5. Capacitive pressure transducer uses distance of separation for sensing the capacitance.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: A capacitive pressure transducer is based on the principle of distance of separation
between the plates of the capacitor. Capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor varies when the distance
between the two parallel plates changes.

6. Capacitive transducer displays ________

a) linear behaviour
b) non-linear behaviour
c) exponential behaviour
d) tangential behaviour
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: A capacitive transducer displays non-linear behaviour. This is due to stray electric fields.
Guard rings are required to eliminate the edge effects and the parasitic electric field effects.

7. Frequency response of capacitive transducers is ________

a) high
b) medium
c) low
d) zero
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: In a capacitive transducer, long leads and cables are used. Due to loading effect, frequency
response is poor and the sensitivity reduces.

8. What is the relation between capacitance and output impedance?

a) proportional to square
b) constant
c) directly proportional
d) inversely proportional
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: When the capacitance is low in the range of pico-farads, output impedance tends to a high
value. This leads to loading effect.

9. What is the relation between capacitance and input impedance?

a) directly proportional
b) constant
c) proportional to square
d) inversely proportional
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Capacitive transducer has high input impedance. It also has a good frequency response. The
loading effects are minimum.

10. Composite capacitance consists of _________

a) one dielectric medium
b) more than one dielectric medium
c) five dielectric media
d) ten dielectric media
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: In a composite capacitance, there is more than one dielectric medium. The capacitance is
given by

where, d1, d2 and d3 are the thicknesses

∈1, ∈2 and ∈3 are the permittivities of the three different media.

Electrical Measurements Questions and Answers – Thermoelectric Transducer

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This set of Electrical Measurements & Measuring Instruments Multiple Choice Questions & Answers
(MCQs) focuses on “Thermoelectric Transducer”.

1. Thermoelectric transducer is a __________

a) temperature transducer
b) pressure transducer
c) inductive transducer
d) capacitive transducer
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: A thermoelectric transducer is a temperature transducer. It converts thermal energy into
electrical energy.

2. Commonly used thermoelectric transducer is __________

a) thermometer
b) thermocouple
c) linear variable differential transducer
d) loud speaker
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The most commonly used thermoelectric transducer is a thermocouple. It measures the
change in temperature and converts it into an electrical signal.

3. The algebraic sum of e.m.f.s in a circuit containing thermocouples is __________

a) infinite
b) hundred
c) zero
d) ten
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: In a circuit consisting of many thermocouples, the algebraic sum of the e.m.f.s produced is
zero. It remains constant with temperature.

4. What is a thermopile?
a) single thermocouple
b) series-parallel connection of thermocouples
c) parallel connection of thermocouples
d) series of thermocouples
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Thermopile is a series connection of thermocouples. By making use of thermopiles, a more
sensitive element is obtained as compared to a single thermocouple.

5. Chromel-constantan thermopile consists of 25 thermocouples.

a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: A chromel-constantan thermopile provides a sensitivity of 1 mv/°F. It is made up of 25
thermocouples. Temperature variation as small as 0.001°F can be measured using this thermopile.

6. Thermocouple must provide ________

a) small thermo e.m.f
b) sufficient thermo e.m.f
c) no thermo e.m.f
d) infinite thermo e.m.f
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: A thermocouple must be able to provide sufficient thermo e.m.f. This must be with respect
to each degree variation in the temperature. It helps in detecting the temperature variation and in
measurement.

7. Most suitable material for a thermocouple is ________

a) brass
b) gold
c) platinum
d) silver
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Platinum is the most suitable material for constructing thermocouples. It has a very high
sensitivity. Constantan is the other material (alloy) with a composition of 40 % of Ni and 60 % of Cu used
in a thermocouple.

8. If two different metals are joined forming a closed circuit an electric current flows.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: When two different metals are joined together forming a closed circuit, if the temperatures
of the two junctions are different then an electric current flows through the circuit.

9. Which of the following should satisfy for measuring higher temperatures using a thermocouple?
a) no wire is required
b) wire must be small
c) wire must be thin
d) wire must be heavy
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Higher temperatures can be measured using a thermocouple by making the wire heavy.
Increase in size of the wire affects the response time of the thermocouple.
10. For accurate temperature measurement in a thermocouple the __________
a) cold compensation is needed
b) hot compensation is needed
c) no compensation is needed
d) hot and cold compensations are needed
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Temperature can be measured accurately by using a thermocouple with cold junction
temperature compensation.

Electrical Measurements Questions and Answers – Piezoelectric Transducer

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This set of Electrical Measurements & Measuring Instruments Multiple Choice Questions & Answers
(MCQs) focuses on “Piezoelectric Transducer”.

1. Piezoelectric transducer is used for measuring __________

a) non-electrical quantities
b) electrical quantities
c) chemical quantities
d) any quantity
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: A piezoelectric transducer is used for measuring non-electrical quantities such as vibration,
acceleration, pressure and the intensity of sound.

2. Piezoelectric crystals __________

a) float on water
b) dissolve in water
c) are not soluble in water
d) absorb water
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: A piezoelectric crystal dissolves in water. It is fully soluble in water. When the temperature
is humid, the piezoelectric crystals gets dissolved in water.

3. Piezoelectric crystals produce _________

a) no voltage
b) low voltage
c) high voltage
d) very high voltage
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Piezoelectric crystals can be used spark ignition engines. They are also used in electrostatic
dust filters and produce high voltage at low current.

4. Piezoelectric transducer consists of _________

a) copper rod
b) aluminum wire
c) gold crystal
d) quartz crystal
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: A piezoelectric transducer consists of a quartz crystal. It comprises of silicon and oxygen
arranged in a crystal structure of SiO2.

5. When a compressive force is applied to a quartz crystal then ____________

a) positive charges are induced
b) negative charges are induced
c) no charge is induced
d) both positive and negative charges are induced
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: When a quartz crystal is subjected to compressive stress, positive charges are induced in
one side of the crystal while negative charges are induced on the other side of the crystal.

6. In kitchen applications a piezoelectric crystal is used for _________

a) skimming milk
b) lighting a gas stove
c) grinding
d) mixing
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: A piezoelectric lighter is used for lighting a gas based stove in kitchen applications. The
pressure induced on the piezoelectric sensor creates an electric signal leading to a spark.

7. A piezoelectric transducer has a _________

a) very high sensitivity
b) low sensitivity
c) high sensitivity
d) zero sensitivity
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The sensitivity is high in a piezoelectric transducer. A piezoelectric transducer can be used
as a sensor. It can also be used in an accelerometer due to its good frequency response.
8. A piezoelectric transducer is used as an ignition source for a cigarette.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Cigarettes use piezoelectric transducers as a source of ignition. They are also used in the
measurement of sonar, microphone, pressure, displacement and force.

9. Microphone converts light into heat.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: A microphone is used to convert the pressure induced in the form of sound waves into
electric signal. The electrical signal is then amplified to produce louder sound.

10. A quartz crystal is _________

a) a chemical transducer
b) a photoelectric transducer
c) not a self-generating transducer
d) a self-generating transducer
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The quartz crystal is a self-generating transducer. It does not need any electric voltage for
operation. The quartz crystal becomes short in length due to an applied electric field in the opposite
direction.

Biomedical Instrumentation Questions and Answers – Pressure Transducers

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This set of Biomedical Instrumentation Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Pressure Transducers”.

1. Which of the following is not a piezo-electric material?

a) quartz
b) rochelle salt
c) aluminium
d) barium titanate
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Aluminium is not a piezo-electric material. Quartz is the most stable natural crystal with
high mechanical and thermal stability and has voulme resistivity higher than 104 ohm-cm and small
internal electric loss. Barium titanate ceramic is a ferroelectric crystal and has small voltage output.

2. Piezo-electricity is ______________
a) sound electricity
b) pressure electricity
c) temperature electricity
d) photo electricity
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Piezo-electricity is pressure electricity. The piezo electric effect is a property of natural
crystalline substance to develop electric potential along a crystallographic axis in response to the
movement of charge as a result of mechanical deformation.

3. On applying electricity to piezo-electric material mechanical deformation occurs in the material.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Yes, on applying electricity to the piezo-electric material mechanical deformation occurs in
the material. The piezo electric effect is a property of natural crystalline substance to develop electric
potential along a crystallographic axis in response to the movement of charge as a result of mechanical
deformation.

4. Which of the following is a material employed making diaphragm to measure pressure?

a) tourmaline
b) barium titanate
c) phosphor bronze
d) zirconate titanate
View Answer

5. Principle behind strain gauge is _____________

a) variable resistance
b) variable inductance
c) variable capacitance
d) variable contact area
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The principle behind strain gaude is the variable resistance. The transducer is based upon
the changed in resistance of a wire produced due to small mechanical displacement. A linear relation
exists between the deformation and electrical resistance of a suitable selected gauge over a specified
range.

6. On applying pressure to piezo-electric crystal, electricity is not generated.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: On applying pressure to piezo-electric crystal, electricity is generated. The piezo electric
effect is a property of natural crystalline substance to develop electric potential along a crystallographic
axis in response to the movement of charge as a result of mechanical deformation. Thus, piezo-
electricity is pressure electricity.

7. The figure of merit which describes the overall behaviour of the wire under stress is determined
from?
a) elastic modulus
b) gauge factor
c) elastic factor
d) gauge resistance
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The figure of merit which describes the overall behaviour of the wire under stress is
determined from the gauge factor of the wire. Gauge factor gives information on the expected
resistance change or output signal at maximum permissible [Link] gauge factor determines to a
large extent the sensitivity of the wire when it is made into a practical strain gauge.

8. Gauge factor is defined as _______________

a) (incremental change in resistance due to stress/resistance of an unstretched wire)*(unstretched
length of wire/incremental change in length)
b) (incremental change in resistance due to strain/resistance of an unstretched wire)*(unstretched
length of wire/incremental change in length)
c) (incremental change in resistance due to stress/resistance of an unstretched wire)*(incremental
change in length/unstretched length of wire)
d) (resistance of an unstretched wire/incremental change in resistance due to stress)*(unstretched
length of wire/incremental change in length)l
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Gauge factor is defined as (incremental change in resistance due to stress/resistance of an
unstretched wire)*(unstretched length of wire/incremental change in length). Gauge factor gives
information on the expected resistance change or output signal at maximum permissible [Link]
gauge factor determines to a large extent the sensitivity of the wire when it is made into a practical
strain gauge.

9. Compensation for temperature variation in the leads can be provided by using ________ lead
method.
a) six
b) four
c) three
d) two
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Compensation for temperature variation in the leads can be provided by using three lead
method. In this method two of the leads are in the adjacent legs of the bridge which cancels their
resistance changes and does not disturb the bridge balance. The third lead is in series with the power
supply and is therefore independent of bridge balance.

10. Strain gauge is used to measure ______________

a) temperature
b) pressure
c) height
d) displacement
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Strain gauge is used to measure pressure. Its working principle is change in resistance.
There are two type of strain gauges. Bounded strain gauge and unbounded strain gauge. Mostly used to
measure the arterial and venous blood pressure in the body.