Description : Digital version of an AVO meter is known as a) Digital Ohmmeter b) Multimeter c) Digital Multimeter d) None of these
Last Answer : c) Digital Multimeter
Description : The galvanometer used in school and college laboratories is a __________ galvanometer. a) pivoted type b) astatic c) mirror d) none of these
Last Answer : a) pivoted type
Description : A galvanometer in which the coil quickly comes to rest is called a ________ galvanometer a) Ballistic b) Mirror c) Astatic d) Dead beat
Last Answer : d) Dead beat
Description : The device used ' for the measurement of current, voltage and resistance is: A. AVO meter B. Galvanometer C. Ammeter D. Ohm meter
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : Instruments of Measure The device used ' for the measurement of current, voltage and resistance is: A. AVO meter B. Galvanometer C. Ammeter D. Ohm meter
Description : Desirable resistance of a ________ is achieved by connecting a high resistance Rh in series with a galvanometer a) Ammeter b) Ohmmeter c) LED d) Voltmeter
Last Answer : d) Voltmeter
Description : What is an AVO meter?
Last Answer : The Avometer was a British brand of multimeter, latterly owned by Megger. It is often called simply an AVO and derives its name from the first letter of the words amperes, volts, ohms
Description : A galvanometer has resistance of 120 Ω. In order to pass 5% of the main current in it, the value of shunt resistance Rs must be equal to a) 6.3 Ω b) 6 Ω c) 2 Ω d) 2.3 Ω
Last Answer : a) 6.3 Ω
Description : A galvanometer of 65 Ω resistance gives full scale deflection with 4 mA current. In order to convert it into ammeter, the range of 10 A is connected with it, the shunt resistance should be a) 0.1 Ω b) 0.2 Ω c) 0.06 Ω d) 0.03 Ω
Last Answer : d) 0.03 Ω
Description : Before measuring an unknown resistance with an ohmmeter, you should _____________. A. adjust the meter's pointers to mid-scale B. change the meter's batteries C. center the meter's pointer at infinity D. short the test leads and calibrate the meter
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Before measuring an unknown resistance with an ohmmeter, you should _____________. A. adjust the meter's pointer to mid-scale B. short the test leads and calibrate the meter reading to 'zero' C. change the meter's batteries D. center the meter's pointer at infinity
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : A galvanometer having a resistance of 4.5 Ω can read up to 5 mA. If it is to read 100 V, then the high resistance to be used in series will be a) 19998 Ω b) 19995.8 Ω c) 19995.5 Ω d) 19996.5 Ω
Last Answer : c) 19995.5
Description : The current I passing through the galvanometer coil is related to the angle of deflection θ as a) I ∝ θ b) I 1/∝ θ c) I ∝ θ 2 d) I 1/∝ θ 2
Last Answer : a) I ∝ θ
Description : What are the test and measuring instrument required in an Electrical depots?
Last Answer : Ans. Following are the test and measuring instruments required in an Electrical depots. a. Test lamp b. Line Tester c. Continuity tester d. Volt meter e. Ammeter f. Earth megger g. Megger h. Lux meter i. Power analyzer j. Infrared thermometer
Description : State the function of controlling torque in electrical measuring instrument.
Last Answer : Function of controlling torque 1. The function is to opposes the deflection force and increases with the increase in the deflection of the moving system, to limit its movement. 2. and brought ... set a position where the two opposing forces i.e. deflection and controlling forces are equal.
Description : What is the purpose of the rheostat in ohmmeter?
Last Answer : compensate aging battery of the mter
Description : The basic meter movement responds to the flow of current through its coil. Therefore, this meter movement may be used as a/an _____________. A. voltmeter by placing a resistance in parallel with the ... in parallel with the coil D. ammeter by placing a low resistance in parallel with the coil
Description : A galvanometer is an instrument used to measure ___________. A. thickness of galvanized metal B. resistance of electrical wiring insulation C. very small amounts of current or voltage D. quantity of galvans in an electric circuit
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : In order to check the performance of a transistor removed from its circuit, the instrument to be used should be a/an ____________. A. voltmeter or transistor tester B. impedance meter C. ohmmeter or transistor tester D. sensitive potentiometer
Last Answer : A moving coil instrument is used as an ohmmeter. The indicating scale of the meter will be Hyperbolic.
Description : The pole faces of U-shaped magnet in a moving coil galvanometer are made concave to a) decrease the strength of magnetic field b) create a non-uniform magnetic field c) make the magnetic field radial d) All of these
Last Answer : c) make the magnetic field radial
Description : When the potential difference of 4 volt is applied across resistance, 10J energy is converted. Find the charge flows. a. 0.20 C b. 2.5C c. 5C d. 10C
Last Answer : b. 2.5C
Description : Terminal potential difference of a battery is greater than its emf when a. the internal resistance of battery is infinite b. the internal resistance of battery is zero c. the battery is charged d. the battery is discharged
Last Answer : c. the battery is charged
Description : On some electrical generating equipment one outboard bearing pedestal is insulated from the bedplate. To check this insulation with the machine assembled you should use a____________. A. millivolt meter and a jumper B. ohmmeter C. megohm meter D. high potential tester
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : When measuring insulation resistance of cables using d.c. source, the galvanometer used should be initially short circuited because (A) Cables have a low value of capacitance which draws a high ... high value of charging current (D) Cables have a low value of capacitance and initial resistance
Last Answer : When measuring insulation resistance of cables using d.c. source, the galvanometer used should be initially short circuited because Cables have a high value of capacitance which draws a high value of charging current
Description : When measuring AC current flow, you must always connect the meter _____________. A. in series with the power source and load B. in parallel with the power source and load C. insuring correct polarity D. using the lowest range possible to prevent instrument damage
Description : The best instrument for measuring the velocity of a stream flow is (A) Pitot tube (B) Price's current meter (C) Surface float (D) Sub-surface float
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : All electrical appliances are connected in parallel to each other between the main line and neutral wire to get a. same current b. same current and potential difference c. different current but same potential difference d. different current and potential differences
Last Answer : c. different current but same potential difference
Description : Before using a volt-ohmmeter to measure resistance readings, you should _____________. A. replace all batteries B. test the insulation resistance of the leads C. make sure the test leads do not touch D. hold the leads together and 'zero' the meter
Description : When testing a capacitor with an analog type ohmmeter, a good capacitor will be indicated when _____________. A. there is no meter deflection B. the meter deflects to a low resistance value and ... deflects to a low resistance value and increases rapidly to a higher value, but stays fairly low
Description : Which of the listed statements is correct when using an analog multimeter as an ohmmeter? A. The pointer should be adjusted to zero each time a new resistance range is selected. B. The ... C. Ohmmeters are not sufficiently sized to measure conductor insulation resistance. D. All of the above.
Description : A capacitor can be tested using a megohmmeter or an ohmmeter. If the meter is connected to a shorted capacitor, the meter pointer should _____________. A. immediately swing to the maximum resistance ... deflect to and remain at zero D. immediately swing to a high reading and then gradually decrease
Description : Alternating current generator converts.......... energy into electrical energy? a. mechanical energy b. chemical energy c. solar energy d. potential energy
Last Answer : a. mechanical energy
Description : A switchboard for an AC electrical system requires the use of which of the following devices? A. Frequency meter. B. Ohmmeter. C. Induction voltage regulator. D. Current transformer governor.
Description : A galvanometer with 20 ohms coil resistence has a full-scale deflection of 10 mA. A 0.02 ohm is placed across the meter to increase its rating capacity. What is the new full scale current for the meter?
Last Answer : False.
Description : What is the difference between resistor, rheostat and potential divider?
Last Answer : Resistor: a fixed resistance connected permanently in the circuit for limiting the current to definite value is called the resistor. Rheostat: a variable resistance by sliding contacts on it the current can ... : when a resistance is used to develop a voltage drop it is called a potential divider.
Description : A useful instrument for checking A.C. motor performance by measuring possible unbalanced currents is the _____________. A. hand or battery-operated megger B. vibrating-reed frequency meter C. hook-on voltmeter-ammeter D. D'Arsonval iron-vane probe
Description : Most appropriate instrument for measurement of internal and external diameter of a tube is A. vernier callipers B. micrometer screw gauge C. meter rule D. measuring tape
Last Answer : vernier callipers
Description : Which instrument is used for measuring the magnitude of an earthquake- a) Tilit meter b) Richter scale c) Seismograph d) Seismometer
Last Answer : b) Richter scale
Description : Why energy meter is integrating type measuring instrument?
Last Answer : Energy Meter is Integrating Type Measuring Instrument: Energy meter is used for measurement of energy, which is obtained by integration (summation) of power supplied over the particular time duration, hence it the integrating type measuring instrument.
Description : Thermistor with high negative temperature coefficient are very accurate for measuring low temperature especially near is a. 10 K b. 70K c. 200K d. 35K
Last Answer : c. 200K
Description : Electrical Measuring Instruments
Last Answer : Electrical Measuring Instruments
Description : Define: (i) Resolution, (ii) Calibration, with reference to electrical measuring systems.
Last Answer : Resolution The smallest increment in input (the quantity being measured) which can be detected with certainty by an instrument is called its resolution or discrimination. OR It is ... the measuring instrument with standard instrument to find out the error in the instrument under test.
Description : The potential difference set up across the depletion region is called (a) Absolute potential (b) neutral potential (c) reverse potential (d) potential barrier
Last Answer : (d) potential barrier
Description : The current flowing in a coil due to induced emf depends upon: a. shape of coil b. resistance of coil c. area of coil d. magnetic flux
Last Answer : a. shape of coil
Description : Why should a resistance be introduced in a circuit in series deliberately? a. to increase current b. to decrease current c. to control current d. just to give a good look to circuit
Last Answer : b. to decrease current
Description : A neon flashlight cell with an emf of 1.5V gives a current of 15A when connected directly to an ammeter of resistance 0.04?. Internal resistance of the cell is a. 0.0004? b. 0.06? c. 0.10? d. 0.13?
Last Answer : b. 0.06?
Description : When an alternating current passes through an ohmic resistance the electrical power converted into heat is?
Last Answer : When an alternating current passes through an ohmic resistance the electrical power converted into heat is true power.