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  1. The time constant of a unity gain, first order plus time delay process is 5 min. If the phase lag at a frequency of 0.2 rad/min is 60°, then the dead time (in minutes) is

  2. A.
    5π/12
    B.
    π/6
    C.
    π/12
    D.
    π/3

  3. Which of the following does not figure in the list of seven substances selected for international temperature scale ?

  4. A.
    Ice (F.P) and steam (B.P)
    B.
    Oxygen and sulphur (B.P)
    C.
    Antimony and silver (F.P)
    D.
    Zinc (B.P) and mercury (F.P)

  5. A constant volume gas thermometer employing __________ is used to measure sub-zero (i.e., < 0° C) temperature.

  6. A.
    helium
    B.
    hydrogen
    C.
    nitrogen
    D.
    none of these

  7. pH meter has

  8. A.
    one cell
    B.
    two cells
    C.
    three cells
    D.
    no cell

  9. Routh test

  10. A.
    criterion provides information about the actual location of roots.
    B.
    cannot be used to test the stability of a control system containing transportation lag.
    C.
    criterion is not applicable to systems with polynomial characteristic equation.
    D.
    can not determine as to how many roots of the characteristics equation have positive real roots.

  11. The open loop transfer function of a process is . In the root locus diagram, the poles will be at

  12. A.
    -1, -4
    B.
    1, 4
    C.
    -2, -3
    D.
    2, 3

  13. Water is entering a storage tank at a temperature T0 and flow rate Q0 and leaving at a flow rate Q and temperature T. There are negligible heat losses in the tank. The area of cross-section of the tank is A0. The model that describes the dynamic variation of temperature of water in the tank with time is given as :

  14. A.
    Q0(T0 - T) = Ac .
    B.
    Q0T0 - QT = Ac .
    C.
    Q(T0 - T) = Ac .
    D.
    Q(T0 - T) = Ac .

  15. When a bare thermocouple is covered by a protective sheath, the response becomes

  16. A.
    faster and oscillatory.
    B.
    faster and non-oscillatory.
    C.
    slower and oscillatory.
    D.
    slower and non-oscillatory.

  17. What is the normal percentage of rhodium in platinum + rhodium element used in the thermocouple ?

  18. A.
    0.1
    B.
    3
    C.
    13
    D.
    29

  19. Helium gas constant volume thermometer is suitable for the measurement of a temperature of __________ °C.

  20. A.
    < 100
    B.
    < 0
    C.
    > 0
    D.
    > 800