Instruments and Measurement Muliple Choice Questions & Answers Pdf
1. The e.m.f. of a Weston standard cell can be measured by
a. potentiometer
b. galvanometer
c. hot wire voltmeter
d. electrodynamometer type voltmeter
Ans: A
2. The temperature of a furnace can be measured by
a. bimetallic thermometer
b., mercury thermometer
c. clinical thermometer
d. optical pyrometer
Ans: D
3. The internal resistance of a voltmeter must be very high so that
a. minimum current passes through the meter
b. range is high
c. accuracy is high
d. loading effect is maximum
Ans: A
4. A power factor meter has ____ control springs.
a. one
b. two
c. four
d. no
Ans: D
5. In electrical measuring instruments, electrical energy is converted to
a. mechanical energy
b. heat energy
c. chemical energy
d. light energy
Ans: A
6. In an instrument hysteresis means
a. the inaccuracy due to change in temperature
b. the reliability of the instrument
c. the repeatability of the instrument
d. the change in same reading when input is first increased and then
decreased
Ans: D
7. Electrodynamic types of instruments are used commonly for the
measurement of
a. current
b. resistance
c. voltage
d. power
Ans: D
8. An induction wattmeter measures
a. only the true power
b. the reactive power
c. the apparent power
d. the true power and the reactive power
Ans: A
9. Which of the following cannot be measured by Ring balance meter?
a. mass flow rate
b. flow
c. differential pressure
d. pressure
Ans: A
10. Which of the following can be measured by a hot wire anemometer?
a. gas velocities
b. liquid discharges
c. very low pressure
d. pressure of gases
Ans: A