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 : In order to increase the sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer, one should decrease
Last Answer : In order to increase the sensitivity of a moving coil galvanometer, one should decrease A. the strength of ... in its coil D. the area of its coil
Description : Sensitivity of a galvanometer can be increased by a) Increasing the number of turns of the coil b) Decreasing the magnetic field c) Increasing the ratio c ⁄BAN d) Decreasing the area of the coil
Last Answer : a) Increasing the number of turns of the coil
Last Answer : If we increase the current sensitivity of a galvanometer the voltage sensitivity will Decrease.
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 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 : Assertion (A): o-phenol sulphonic acid on heating at `100^(@)C` changes to p-phenol sulphonic acid. Reason : Sulphonation of phenol is a reversible pr
Last Answer : Assertion (A): o-phenol sulphonic acid on heating at `100^(@)C` changes to p-phenol sulphonic acid. ... in correct D. A is incorrect but R is correct
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 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 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 : 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
Description : (True or False) The larger the current required to produce full-scale deflection of the meter coil, the better the sensitivity of the meter.
Description : The coil of a moving coil galvanometer has an effective area of 4xx10^(-2)m^(2)`. It is suspended in a magnetic field of `5xx10^(-2)` Wb `m^(-2)`. If
Last Answer : The coil of a moving coil galvanometer has an effective area of 4xx10^(-2)m^(2)`. It is suspended in a ... D. current sensitivity is `40 deg` `A^(-1)`
Description : The pole pieces of the magnet used in a pivoted coil galvanometer are
Last Answer : The pole pieces of the magnet used in a pivoted coil galvanometer are A. plane surfaces of a ... magnet D. cylindrical sufaces of a horse-shoe magnet
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 : Aboard ship, a grounded field coil in an AC motor can be determined by using a _________________. A. portable growler B. galvanometer C. visual inspection D. megohmmeter
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : In a galvanometer, what two methods are used to indicate the amount of coil rotation?
Last Answer : The pointer arrangement and the light and mirror arrangement.
Description : What physical component of a galvanometer provides the restoring force for the coil?
Last Answer : Phosphor bronze ribbons.
Last Answer : he pointer arrangement and the light and mirror arrangement.
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : The simplest method of controlling the terminal voltage of compound-wound DC generator is with a _____________. A. hand-operated field rheostat connected in series with the shunt field circuit B. ... in series with the load D. balance coil diverting neutral current through the shunt field
Last Answer : Answer: A
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 : Is the current flow through an inductor directly proportional or inversely proportional to its inductance value?
Last Answer : Directly proportional.
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 : In an AC circuit, the inductive reactance of a coil varies with the _______________. A. resistance of the circuit B. frequency of the circuit C. voltage of the circuit D. current of the circuit
Description : If a magnetic controller relay fails to drop out when the coil voltage is removed from the relay, the probable cause may be _____________. A. excessive spring tension B. overvoltage C. excessive current D. welded contacts
Description : Shading coils are installed on AC full-voltage starters to _____________. A. eliminate contact chatter B. dissipate opening contact arcs C. delay current build up in the holding coil D. protect the motor windings from momentary starting current overload
Description : One method of testing for a reversed shunt field coil in a DC generator or motor is by connecting the field to a direct current source, at reduced field rated voltage, and test for ... placed near each field C. test lamp across adjacent fields D. copper jumper across the interpole connections
Description : In an energymeter which coil carries the current proportional to supply voltage _____.
Last Answer : In an energymeter which coil carries the current proportional to supply voltage Pressure coil.
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 : 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 : 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 : To protect wiring from excessive passing of current is A. voltmeter B. fuse C. galvanometer D. resistanc
Last Answer : fuse
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 : A multipurpose instrument for measuring current, potential difference and resistance is a) Ohmmeter b) Astatic galvanometer c) Rheostat d) AVO Meter
Last Answer : d) AVO Meter
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 : The voltage output of an AC generator is accurately controlled by _____________. A. changing the sensitivity of the prime mover to large changes in voltage B. varying the reluctance of the air gap C. varying the DC exciter voltage D. shorting out part of the armature windings
Description : When troubleshooting most electronic circuits, 'loading effect' can be minimized by using a voltmeter with a/an ___________________. A. input impedance much greater than the impedance across which the voltage ... sensitivity of less than 1000 ohms/volt D. sensitivity of more than 1000 volts/ohm
Description : The wavelength of the wave associated with the moving object is a) Directly proportional to the accelerating voltage b) Directly proportional to the square of accelerating voltage c) ... proportional to the square root of accelerating voltage d) Inversely proportional to the accelerating voltage
Last Answer : c) Inversely proportional to the square root of accelerating voltage