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  1. The scale of moving iron instrument is linear.

  2. A.
    True
    B.
    False

  3. With a variable reluctance tachometer having 60 rotor teeth the count reads 3600 counts per minute. The speed in RPM is

  4. A.
    36
    B.
    60
    C.
    360
    D.
    3600

  5. When measuring phase angle between two waves using a CRO, the time base generator is connected to

  6. A.
    X plate
    B.
    Y plate
    C.
    both X and Y plate
    D.
    neither X nor Y plates

  7. It is required that a strain gauge has gauge factor of 100. The proper strain gauge is

  8. A.
    constantan strain gauge
    B.
    nichrome strain gauge
    C.
    semiconductor strain gauge
    D.
    alloy strain gauge

  9. A meter having 0-1000 μA range and 1000 Ω resistance is required to be changed to 0-100 mA meter. The value of shunt resistance is about

  10. A.
    1 Ω
    B.
    10 Ω
    C.
    99 Ω
    D.
    100 Ω

  11. An induction wattmeter can be used for

  12. A.
    dc only
    B.
    50 Hz ac only
    C.
    both ac and dc
    D.
    high frequency ac only

  13. In the balanced bridge shown in figure. X should be

  14. A.
    a self inductance having resistance
    B.
    a capacitance
    C.
    a non-inductive resistance
    D.
    an inductance and capacitance in parallel

  15. If the current in a capacitor leads the voltage by 80°, the loss angle of capacitor is

  16. A.
    80°
    B.
    10°
    C.
    100°
    D.
    170°

  17. In an induction wattmeter, the shading bands are made of non conducting material.

  18. A.
    True
    B.
    False