University of Central Punjab

Faculty of Engineering

Assignment 1
Instrumentation and Measurements
Name: _____________________
Registration Number: ___________________
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Write your answer showing all steps required to perform the
task.
3. Answers without all steps will be considered incorrect.
4. There are total 6 questions.
5. Assignment should be submitted on A4 sheets.
6. Each student will attached this front page with his/her
assignment.
7. Due Date for Assignment is May 04, 2015.
8. Late submission will result in 25% deduction in marks.

Question 1
a) Explain the difference between accuracy and precision in an instrument.
b) Drive the input-output relationship for first order differential equation.
c) Explain the function of three forces present in deflection instruments and also explain
how they are produced?
d) Why the scale of PMMC instruments is linear. Support you answer with mathematical
equations.
e) Why the resistors with low resistance cannot be used as two terminal resistors?
f) Discuss the response of PMMC instruments to AC signals with low frequency and high
frequency.
g) Discuss two scenarios to explain the loading effect of voltmeter and ammeter.

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5
This question contains problems of chapter 3 from the book Electronic Instrumentation
and Measurement.
Solve Problems 3.2, 3.4, 3.5.

Question 6
This question contains problems of chapter 2 from the book Electronic Instrumentation
and Measurement.
Solve Problems 2.11, 2.13, 2.16.

Question 7
This question contains problems of chapter 4 from the book Electronic Instrumentation
and Measurement.
Solve Problems 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

Question 8
This question contains problems of chapter 4 from the book Electronic Instrumentation
and Measurement.
Solve Problems 4.6, 4.8, 4.9