To protect wiring from excessive passing of current is

A. voltmeter

B. fuse

C. galvanometer

D. resistanc

1 Answer

Answer :

fuse

Related questions

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 : A galvanometer can be converted to a voltmeter by connecting – (1) a high resistance in parallel (2) a high resistance in series (3) a low resistance in series (4) a low resistance in parallel

Last Answer : (2) a high resistance in series Explanation: In order to convert a Galvanometer into voltmeter, a very high resistance known as "series resistance" is connected in series with the ... made for enabling the galvanometer to measure the potential difference across any component in a circuit.

Description : A galvanometer can be converted into a voltmeter by connecting with it a – (1) high resistance in parallel (2) low resistance on parallel (3) high resistance on series (4) low resistance in series

Last Answer : (3) high resistance on series Explanation: In order to convert a Galvanometer into voltmeter, a very high resistance known as "series resistance" is connected in series with the galvanometer ... made for enabling the galvanometer to measure the potential difference across any component in a circuit.

Description : Which one of the following is the way in which a galvanometer is converted into a voltmeter? Is it by connecting: w) a high resistance coil in parallel with its moveable coil x) a low resistance ... coil in series with its moveable coil z) a low resistance coil in series with its moveable coil 

Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- A HIGH RESISTANCE COIL IN SERIES WITH ITS MOVEABLE COIL 

Description : To convert a galvanometer to a voltmeter, you should add a: w) high resistance in series x) high resistance in parallel y) low resistance in series z) low resistance in parallel

Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- HIGH RESISTANCE IN SERIES

Description : A galvanometer can be converted to a voltmeter by connecting (1) a high resistance in parallel (2) a high resistance in series (3) a low resistance in series (4) a low resistance in parallel

Last Answer : a high resistance in series

Description : A galvanometer can be converted into a voltmeter by connecting with it a (1) high resistance in parallel (2) low resistance on parallel (3) high resistance on series (4) low resistance in series

Last Answer : high resistance on series

Description : The main function of a fuse is to (a) protect the line (b) open the circuit (c) protect the appliance (d) prevent excessive currents (e) none of the above

Last Answer : (d) prevent excessive currents

Description : A galvanometer has a coil of resistance `100 Omega` and gives a full-scale deflection for `30 mA` current. If it is to work as a voltmeter of `30 V` r

Last Answer : A galvanometer has a coil of resistance `100 Omega` and gives a full-scale deflection for `30 mA` current. ... Omega` C. `1000 Omega` D. `1800 Omega`

Description : A current carrying conductor making an electrical contact with a wiring metal conduit is indicated by a _____________. A. low switchboard wattmeter reading B. reading of 1.0 on the power factor meter C. high switchboard voltmeter reading D. totally darkened switchboard ground-detecting light

Last Answer : Answer: D

Description : The scale of a galvanometer of resistance `100 ohms` contains 25 divisions. It gives a defelction of one division on passing a current of `4xx 10 ^(-4

Last Answer : The scale of a galvanometer of resistance `100 ohms` contains 25 divisions. It gives a defelction of one division ... is A. 150 B. 170 C. 110 D. 220

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 : A galvanometer having internal resistance `10 Omega` required `0.01` A for a full scale deflection. To convert this galvanometer to a voltmeter of ful

Last Answer : A galvanometer having internal resistance `10 Omega` required `0.01` A for a full scale deflection. ... Omega` in series D. `12010 Omega` in parallel

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 : Instrument used to find the source of seismic waves is known as a) seismometer b) voltmeter c) galvanometer d) ammeter

Last Answer : a) seismometer

Description : An analog voltmeter has a sensitivity of 10kΩ/volt. The galvanometer used in constructing the instrument will produce a full scale deflection when the current passed through it is  (a) 10 mA (b) 20 mA (c) 50 mA (d) 100 μA

Last Answer : An analog voltmeter has a sensitivity of 10kΩ/volt. The galvanometer used in constructing the instrument will produce a full scale deflection when the current passed through it is 100 μA

Last Answer : Voltmeter is a galvanometer with high resistance

Description : In the illustrated motor controller, the motor fails to start. A voltmeter reading between 1 and 6 reads line voltage, while the voltmeter reading between 2 and 6 reads 0 VAC. The problem is __________. EL- ... in the 'M' coil, 'Ma' contact/start switch or overload contacts D. fuse '10a' is blown

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : What is the function of a fuse wire? (a) To prevent an unduly high electric current from passing through a circuit (b) To increase the current supply (c) To decrease the current supply (d) To stabilise the voltage

Last Answer : Ans:(a)

Description : Two uniform wires `A` and `B` are of the same total metal and have equal masses. The radius of wire `A` is twice that of wire `B`. The total resistanc

Last Answer : Two uniform wires `A` and `B` are of the same total metal and have equal masses. The radius of ... `5Omega` when the resistance of wire B is `4Omega`

Description : A wire of resistanc e`9Omega` is broken in two parts. The length ratio being `1:2`. The two pieces are connected in parallel. The net resistance will

Last Answer : A wire of resistanc e`9Omega` is broken in two parts. The length ratio being `1:2`. The two pieces are ... 2Omega` B. `3Omega` C. `4Omega` D. `6Omega`

Description : If the motor fails to start and a voltmeter reading between 1 and 6, as illustrated, indicates line voltage, your next step should be to ________. EL-0007 A. replace fuse '10a' B. replace or repair contact 'Ma' C. reset and determine the cause of the overload D. check line voltage between L1 and L3

Last Answer : Answer: C

Description : Using a fuse whose rating is higher than necessary ________. A. endangers the apparatus it is supposed to protect B. reduces the possibility of short circuits C. increases the efficiency of the equipment by allowing more current to be used D. wastes money because they are more expensive

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : A fuse is placed in series with the cireuit to protect against a. high power b. high voltage c. high current d. over heating

Last Answer : d. over heating

Description : What is the name of the device used to convert alternating cur-rent into direct current? (1) Amreter (2) Galvanometer (3) Rectifier (4) Transformer

Last Answer : (3) Rectifier Explanation: A rectifier is an electrical device that converts alternating current (AC), which periodically reverses direction, to direct current (DC), which flows in only one direction. The process is known as rectification.

Description : Which one of the following is the name of a device used to measure voltage without drawing ANY current from the circuit being measured? Is it: w) a wattmeter x) a galvanometer y) an ammeter z) a potentiometer

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- A POTENTIOMETER

Description : What is the name of the device used to convert alternating current into direct current ? (1) Ammeter (2) Galvanometer (3) Rectifier (4) Transformer

Last Answer : Rectifier

Description : A fuse will blow for all the listed reasons EXCEPT ________. A. excessive vibration B. extremely hot surroundings C. loose fuse clips D. low contact resistance within the fuse

Last Answer : Answer: D

Description : Water cannot be used to extinguish fire caused by electric current, because – (1) it may cause electrocution (2) it may cause hydrolysis (3) it may cause electrolysis (4) it may spoil the wiring

Last Answer : (1) it may cause electrocution Explanation: Using water for putting out electric fires is risky, as the firemen can be electrocuted by the water jet. Water is a good conductor of ... jet directly into the hands of the person who is holding the waterhose, resulting in immediate electrocution

Description : Water cannot be used to extinguish fire caused by electric current, because (1) it may cause electrocution (2) it may cause hydrolysis (3) it may cause electrolysis (4) it may spoil the wiring 

Last Answer : it may cause electrocution

Description : A voltmeter arranged across the power supply measures A. potential difference B. e.m.f C. current D. resistance

Last Answer : e.m.f

Description : Give an example of a device you could protect with each type of time delay fuse.

Last Answer : Delay-Motors, solenoids, or transformers. Standard Automobiles, lighting or electrical power circuits. Fast-Delicate instruments or semiconductor devices.

Description : Can I grow my Collard Green Plant indoors; to protect it from excessive FL heat?

Last Answer : they do better in cooler weather if you have a summer enclosed porch that has sun it might work in a container......1 seed per container.

Description : Purpose of relief valve in a reciprocating pump is to (A) Protect the pump against developing excessive pressure (B) Facilitate unidirectional flow of liquid (C) Reduce the discharge pressure (D) Control the rate of discharge

Last Answer : (A) Protect the pump against developing excessive pressure

Description : Which instrument is used to measure depth of ocean? (1) Galvanometer (2) Fluxmeter (3) Endoscope (4) Fathometer

Last Answer : (4) Fathometer Explanation: Galvanometer - measures electric current, Fluxmeter - measures magnetic flux, Endoscope - used to examine internal parts of the body.

Description : instrument which transfers energy to electric charges in a circuit isA. battery B. voltmeter C. ammeter D. galvanometer

Last Answer :  battery

Description : The fuse in our domestic electric circuit melts when there is a high rise in – (1) Inductance (2) Current (3) Resistance (4) Capacitance

Last Answer : (2) Current Explanation: In electronics and electrical engineering, a fuse is a type of low resistance resistor that acts as a sacrificial device to provide over protection, of either the load ... fuse interrupts excessive current (blows) so that further damage by overheating or fire is prevented.

Description : A device which is used to limit the current in an electrical circuit is called a - (1) Grid (2) Fuse (3) Hub (4) Conductor

Last Answer : (2) Fuse Explanation: A fuse places a limit on the amount of current that can be drawn by an electric circuit by opening (blowing or melting) when the current exceeds a preset limit. This protects the circuit and the surroundings from fire or damage in the case of an overload or short circuit.

Description : A device which is used to limit the current in an electrical circuit is called a (1) Grid (2) Fuse (3) Hub (4) Conductor 

Last Answer : Fuse

Description : Assertion current sensitivity of a galvanometer is directley proportionall to the current through the coil. Reason Voltage sensitivity is inversely pr

Last Answer : Assertion current sensitivity of a galvanometer is directley proportionall to the current ... sensitivity is inversely proportional to voltage.

Description : In a moving coil galvanometer, the deflection of the coil q is related to the electrical current i by the relation

Last Answer : In a moving coil galvanometer, the deflection of the coil q is related to the electrical current i by the ... theta^(2)` D. `I prop sqrt(theta)`

Description : A galvanometer having resistance of `50 Omega` requires a current of `100 Omega A` to given full scale deflection. How much resistance is required to

Last Answer : A galvanometer having resistance of `50 Omega` requires a current of `100 Omega A` to given full scale ... in series D. `10^(5)Omega` in parallel

Description : In a ammeter `0.2%` of main current passes through the galvanometer. If resistance of galvanometer is `G`, the resistance of ammeter will be

Last Answer : In a ammeter `0.2%` of main current passes through the galvanometer. If resistance of galvanometer is `G`, the ... 1)/(500)G` D. `(500)/(499)G`

Description : A moving coil galvanometer has 150 equal divisions. Its current sensitivity is 10-divisions per milliampere and voltage sensitivity is 2 divisions per

Last Answer : A moving coil galvanometer has 150 equal divisions. Its current sensitivity is 10-divisions per milliampere and voltage ... `10^(3)` D. `10^(5)`

Description : To send 10% of the main current through a moving coil galvanometer of resistance `99omega`, the shunt required is –

Last Answer : To send 10% of the main current through a moving coil galvanometer of resistance `99omega`, the shunt ... `11Omega` C. `10Omega` D. `9.9Omega`

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

Last Answer : ANSWER: A

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 : 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 : 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.