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  1. A Q meter uses the principle of

  2. A.
    variation of self inductance
    B.
    variation of mutual inductance
    C.
    series resonance
    D.
    none of the above

  3. In semiconductor strain gauge

  4. A.
    resistance increases with strain
    B.
    resistance decreases with strain
    C.
    resistance increases with strain in p type and decreases with strain in n type
    D.
    resistance increases with strain in n type and decreases with strain in p type

  5. Four terminal approach is used in measuring low resistance because it

  6. A.
    eliminates thermoelectric energy
    B.
    eliminates stray capacitance
    C.
    eliminates stray inductance
    D.
    eliminates the effect of leads and contacts

  7. In Weston synchronoscope the fixed coils are connected across

  8. A.
    bus bars
    B.
    incoming alternator
    C.
    lamp
    D.
    either (a) or (b)

  9. Which of the following is not a transducer in true sense?

  10. A.
    Thermocouple
    B.
    Piezo electric
    C.
    Photo electric cell
    D.
    LCD

  11. It is required to measure a low magnitude high frequency current. The proper instrument is

  12. A.
    moving iron
    B.
    dynamometer
    C.
    thermocouple
    D.
    induction

  13. Bridge circuits using RTD in temperature measurement usually employ 3 lead system so as to obtain

  14. A.
    higher sensitivity
    B.
    better impedance matching
    C.
    compensation for signal wire resistance
    D.
    reduction in power consumption

  15. The stator of phase shifting transformer for use in conjunction with an ac potentiometer has a

  16. A.
    single phase winding
    B.
    two phase winding
    C.
    3 phase winding
    D.
    either (a) or (c)

  17. An average responding voltmeter using full wave rectifier has been calibrated to read 1 V for 1 V rms sinusoidal input. For 1 V peak to peak square wave input, the meter reading will be

  18. A.
    B.
    zero V
    C.
    D.
    p2 V

  19. The sensitivity of a potentiometer can be increased by

  20. A.
    increasing the length of wire
    B.
    decreasing the length of wire
    C.
    increasing the current in the wire
    D.
    decreasing the current in the wire