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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : A moving coil galvanometer is converted into an ammeter reads upto `0.03 A` by connecting a shunt of resistance `4r` across it and ammeter reads up `0
Last Answer : A moving coil galvanometer is converted into an ammeter reads upto `0.03 A` by connecting a shunt of resistance `4r` ... `0.02A` C. `0.03A` D. `0.04A`
Description : To limit the current flow through a DC voltmeter to as low a value as possible, the moving coil circuit is provided with a/an _____________. A. high series resistance B. high parallel resistance C. series inductor D. external shunt
Last Answer : Answer: A
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 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 : Which one of the following is the advantage of connecting two dry cells in parallel instead of in series? Is it because the parallel arrangement: w) gives twice the EMF of one dry cell x) has no ... circuit half as fast as would a single cell z) has half the internal resistance of a single cell
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- HAS HALF THE INTERNAL RESISTANCE OF A SINGLE CELL
Description : In the illustrated motor controller circuit, which statment is true? EL-0023 A. The high and low speed lights operate at less than line voltage with a resistor in series. B. This controller can be ... . The wattage of the high speed light must be greater than the wattage of the low speed light.
Description : To protect wiring from excessive passing of current is A. voltmeter B. fuse C. galvanometer D. resistanc
Last Answer : fuse
Description : By mistake, a voltmeter is connected in series and an ammeter is connected in parallel, with a resistance in an electrical circuit. What will happen t
Last Answer : By mistake, a voltmeter is connected in series and an ammeter is connected in parallel, with a ... be damaged D. Only the voltmeter will be damaged
Description : A resistance in a circuit of unknown value is to be tested using the voltmeter/ammeter method. Therefore, the meters should be connected with _____________. A. both meters in series with the ... parallel with the resistance D. the ammeter in parallel and the voltmeter in series with the resistance
Last Answer : Answer: C
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
Last Answer : Answer: D
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 : A voltmeter of range 2 V and resistance `300 Omega` cannot be converted into ammeter of range
Last Answer : A voltmeter of range 2 V and resistance `300 Omega` cannot be converted into ammeter of range A. `1 A` B. `1 mA` C. `100 mA` D. `10 mA`
Description : A 1mA D' Arsonval movement has resistance of 100 Ω. It is to be converted to a 10 V voltmeter. The value of multiplier resistance is (A) 999 Ω (B) 9999 Ω (C) 9900 Ω (D) 990 Ω
Last Answer : C) Rs = (10/1x10^-3) - 100 Rs = 9900
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 : A galvanometer of resistance `50 Omega` is connected to a battery of 8 V along with a resistance of `3950 Omega` in series. A full scale deflection of
Last Answer : A galvanometer of resistance `50 Omega` is connected to a battery of 8 V along with a resistance of `3950 Omega ... `. A. 1950 B. 7900 C. 2000 D. 7950
Description : When a resistance of 100`Omega` is connected in series with a galvanometer of resistance R, then its range is V. To double its range, a resistance of
Last Answer : When a resistance of 100`Omega` is connected in series with a galvanometer of resistance R, then its range ... 800`Omega` C. 900`Omega` D. 100`Omega`
Description : A galvanometer of resistance `50 Omega ` is connected to a battery of `3 V` along with resistance of `2950 Omega` in series. A full scale deflection o
Last Answer : A galvanometer of resistance `50 Omega ` is connected to a battery of `3 V` along with resistance of `2950 ... `Omega` C. 5550 `Omega` D. 6050 `Omega`
Description : A `100 V` voltmeter of internal resistance `20 k Omega` in series with a high resistance `R` is connected to a `110 V` line. The voltmeter reads `5 V`
Last Answer : A `100 V` voltmeter of internal resistance `20 k Omega` in series with a high resistance `R` is ... B. `315kOmega` C. `420kOmega` D. `440kOmega`
Description : Which of the following meters uses a shunt connected in series with the load, but parallel with the meter movement? A. voltmeter B. power factor meter C. wattmeter D. ammeter
Description : Which of the listed meters uses a shunt connected in series with the load, but parallel with the meter movement? A. Voltmeter B. Power factor meter C. Ammeter D. Wattmeter
Description : A resistance of `1980Omega` is connected in series with a voltmeter, after which the scale division becomes 100 times larger. Find the resistance of v
Last Answer : A resistance of `1980Omega` is connected in series with a voltmeter, after which the scale division becomes ... . `20Omega` C. `30Omega` D. `40Omega`
Description : An internal resistance is placed in series with the meter movement of which of the following instruments? A. AC ammeter B. DC ammeter C. DC voltmeter D. Frequency meter
Description : In order to increase its range of measurement, a resistance would be placed in series with which of the following instruments? A. DC voltmeter B. DC ammeter C. frequency meter D. power factor meter
Description : Calculate the series resistance needed to convert a D' Arsonval meter with FSD of 100uA and a meter resistance of 1kohm to a voltmeter with 10V FSD.
Last Answer : Rs=10V/100uA - 1kohm = 99kohm
Description : An open shunt field in a direct current machine may be located by connecting the field circuit to an external power source, equal to the rated field voltage or less, and tested with a voltmeter from ... C. any suitable ground to any available line lead D. any field pole to each field coil lead
Description : Why should you always use the highest range when connecting a voltmeter to a circuit?
Last Answer : To prevent excess current through the meter movement.
Description : Range of a voltmeter can be extended by connecting a
Last Answer : Range of a voltmeter can be extended by connecting a Multiplier in series
Last Answer : What should be observed when connecting a voltmeter into a DC circuit? A. rms B. resistance C. polarity D. power factor
Description : Which of the following statements represents the correct method of connecting the shunt of an ammeter prior to taking a reading? A. In series with the load and in series with the meter movement. B. In ... with the meter movement. D. In parallel with the load and in parallel with the meter movement.
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : A milli voltmeter of 25 milli volt range is to be converted into an ammeter of 25 ampere range. The value (in ohm) of necessary shunt will be
Last Answer : A milli voltmeter of 25 milli volt range is to be converted into an ammeter of 25 ampere range. The value (in ohm) ... 001` B. `0.01` C. 1 D. `0.05`
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 : What is the resistance of an ideal voltmeter?
Last Answer : ANSWER: INFINITE RESISTANCE
Description : If electric resistance is to be decreased, then the number of resistances should be connected in – (1) Series (2) Parallel (3) Mixed arrangement (4) None of these
Last Answer : (2) Parallel Explanation: Resistors are in parallel when each resistor is connected directly to the voltage source by connecting wires having riegligible resistance. Each resistor thus has the full voltage ... same full voltage of the source applied to it, but divide the total current amongst them
Description : A circuit has a resistance of 200 ohms. The resistance of the circuit can be reduced to 120 ohms by adding which of the following to the circuit. w) 80 ohm resistor in series x) 150 ohm resistor in parallel y) 240 ohm resistor in series z) 300 ohm resistor in parallel
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- 300 OHM RESISTOR IN PARALLEL
Description : If electric resistance is to be decreased, then the number of resistances should be connected in _______ (1) Series (2) Parallel (3) Mixed arrangement (4) None of these
Last Answer : Parallel
Description : To test fuses in an energized circuit, you should use a ____________. A. low voltage light bulb B. megohmmeter C. voltmeter D. resistance meter
Description : In the circuit shown the cells `A` and `B` have negligible resistance. For `V_(A) = 12 V, R_(1) = 500 Omega` and `R = 100 Omega`, the galvanometer `(G
Last Answer : In the circuit shown the cells `A` and `B` have negligible resistance. For `V_(A) = 12 V, R_(1) = 500 Omega` and ` ... A. 4 V B. 2 V C. 12 V D. 6 V
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 : 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 : 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 : `AB` is a wire of uniform resistance. The galvanometer `G` shows no deflection when the length `AC = 20 cm` and `CB = 80 cm`. The resistance `R` is eq
Last Answer : `AB` is a wire of uniform resistance. The galvanometer `G` shows no deflection when the length `AC = 20 cm ... ` B. `8Omega` C. `20Omega` D. `40Omega`