Quiz#1

INSTRUMENTATION & MEASUREMENT

B. Tech Electronics Engineering 2nd year
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1. A digital voltmeter has a read-out range from 0-9,999 counts. The resolution of the
instrument for full scale reading of 9.999V is _____________
(A) 11 mV

(B) 11 V

(C) 1mV

(D) 1 V

2. An ammeter of 0-25 A range has a guaranteed accuracy of 1% of full scale reading. The
current measured is 5 A. The limiting error is
A.

2%

B.

2.5%

C.

4%

D.

5%

3. The coil of a moving iron instrument has a resistance of 500 and an inductance of 1 H. It
reads 250 V when a 250 V dc is applied. If series resistance is 2000 , its reading when fed
by 250 V, 50 Hz ac will be
A.

260 V B.

252 V C.

250 V D.

248 V

4. A moving coil instrument has a resistance of 0.6 and full scale deflection at 0.1 A. To
convert it into an ammeter of 0-15 A range, the resistance of shunt should be
A.

0.6

B.

0.06

C.

0.1

D.

0.004

5. In the circuit shown in Figure 3.19, the current flowing between A and B is measured by an
ammeter whose internal resistance is 100 Ohm. What is the measurement error caused by
the resistance of the measuring instrument?