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1.For measurement of inductance having high value, we should use

  • AMaxwell?s bridge
  • BMaxwell Wein bridge
  • CHay?s bridge
  • DAny of the above
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Correct Answer : (C)

Hay?s bridge

Explanation:

For measurement of inductance having high value, we should use Hay?s bridge.

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

  • A10 degree
  • B80 degree
  • C120 degree
  • D170 degree
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Correct Answer : (A)

10 degree

Explanation:

If the current in a capacitor leads the voltage by  80 degree, the loss angle of the capacitor is 10 degree.

3.In a Schering bridge the potential of the detector above earth potential is

  • AA few volts only 
  • B1 kV
  • C5 kV
  • D10 kV
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Correct Answer : (A)

A few volts only 

Explanation:

In a Schering bridge the potential of the detector above earth potential is a few volts only.

4.To avoid the effect of stray magnetic field in AC bridges, we can use

  • AMagnetic screening
  • BWagner earthing device
  • CWave filters
  • DAny of the above 
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Correct Answer : (A)

Magnetic screening

Explanation:

To avoid the effect of stray magnetic field in AC bridges, we can use Magnetic screening.

5.A power factor meter has

  • AOne current circuit and two pressure circuits 
  • BOne current circuit and one pressure circuit
  • CTwo current circuits and one pressure circuit
  • DNone of the above 
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One current circuit and two pressure circuits 

Explanation:

A power factor meter has One current circuit and two pressure circuits.

6.The two pressure coils of a single phase power factor meter have 

  • AThe same dimensions and the same number of turns 
  • BThe same dimension but different number of turns 
  • CThe same number of turns but different dimensions
  • DNone of the above 
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The same dimensions and the same number of turns 

Explanation:

The two pressure coils of a single phase power factor meter have the same dimensions and the same number of turns.

7.In a single phase power factor meter, the phase difference between the currents in the two pressure coils is 

  • AExactly 0 degree
  • BApproximately 0 degree
  • CExactly 90 degree
  • DApproximately 90 degree
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Correct Answer : (C)

Exactly 90 degree

Explanation:

In a single phase power factor meter, the phase difference between the currents in the two pressure coils is Exactly 90 degree.

8.In a dynamometer 3-phase power factor meter, the planes of the two moving coils are at 

  • A0 degree
  • B60 degree
  • C90 degree
  • D120 degree
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Correct Answer : (D)

120 degree

Explanation:

In a dynamometer 3-phase power factor meter, the planes of the two moving coils are at 120 degree.

9.In a vibrating reed frequency meter the natural frequencies of two adjacent reeds have a difference of

  • A0.1 Hz
  • B0.25 Hz
  • C0.5 Hz
  • D1.5 Hz
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Correct Answer : (C)

0.5 Hz

Explanation:

In a vibrating reed frequency meter the natural frequencies of two adjacent reeds have a difference of 0.5 Hz.

10.In a Weston frequency meter, the magnetic axes of the two fixed coils are

  • AParallel
  • BPerpendicular
  • CInclined at 60 degree
  • DInclined at 120 degree
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Perpendicular

Explanation:

In a Weston frequency meter, the magnetic axes of the two fixed coils are Perpendicular.

11.A Weston frequency meter is

  • AMoving coil instrument
  • BMoving iron instrument
  • CDynamometer instrument
  • DNone of the above 
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Moving iron instrument

Explanation:

A Weston frequency meter is Moving iron instrument.

12.A Weston synchronoscope is a

  • AMoving coil instrument
  • BMoving iron instrument
  • CDynamometer instrument
  • DNone of the above
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Dynamometer instrument

Explanation:

A Weston synchronoscope is a Dynamometer instrument.

13.In a Weston synchronoscope, the fixed coils are connected across 

  • ABus-bar
  • BIncoming alternator
  • CA lamp
  • DNone of the above 
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Incoming alternator

Explanation:

In a Weston synchronoscope, the fixed coils are connected across Incoming alternator.

14.In Weston synchronoscope, the moving coil is connected across 

  • ABus-bar
  • BIncoming alternator 
  • CFixed coils
  • DAny of the above 
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Bus-bar

Explanation:

In Weston synchronoscope, the moving coil is connected across Bus-bar.

15.The power factor of a single phase load can be calculated if the instruments available are

  • AOne voltmeter and one ammeter
  • BOne voltmeter, one ammeter and one wattmeter
  • COne voltmeter, one ammeter and one energy meter 
  • DAny of the above
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One voltmeter, one ammeter and one wattmeter

Explanation:

The power factor of a single phase load can be calculated if the instruments available are One voltmeter, one ammeter and one wattmeter.

16.The desirable static characteristics of a measuring system are 

  • AAccuracy and reproducibility 
  • BAccuracy, sensitivity and reproducibility
  • CDrift and dead zone 
  • DStatic error 
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Accuracy, sensitivity and reproducibility

Explanation:

The desirable static characteristics of a measuring system are Accuracy, sensitivity and reproducibility.

17.The ratio of maximum displacement deviation to full scale deviation of the instrument is called

  • AStatic sensitivity
  • BDynamic deviation
  • CLinearity
  • DPrecision or accuracy
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Linearity

Explanation:

The ratio of maximum displacement deviation to full scale deviation of the instrument is called Linearity.

18.Systematic errors are

  • AInstrumental errors
  • BEnvironmental errors
  • CObservational errors
  • DAll of the above
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All of the above

Explanation:

19.Standard resistor is made from 

  • APlatinum
  • BMaganin
  • CSilver
  • DNichrome 
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Maganin

Explanation:

20.Commonly used standard capacitor is 

  • ASpherical type
  • BConcentric cylindrical type
  • CElectrostatic type
  • DMultilayer parallel plate type 
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Correct Answer : (B)

Concentric cylindrical type

Explanation: