VELAMMAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE

EXAM CELL - INTERNAL

ODD SEMESTER 2010-11
CYCLE TEST- I

Subject Code/ Name: ME2304 ENGINEERING METROLOGY AND MEASUREMENTS

Max. Marks : 60
Sem / Branch: V /Production Time : 2 Periods

Part – A (10x2 = 20)

1. What is the importance of Metrology in Engineering?

2. Define Threshold and Reliability.
3. Define Hysteresis and Calibration.
4. Distinguish between relative and random error.
5. Distinguish between line standard and end standard.
6. What is comparator?
7. Discuss the relative merits and demerits of micrometer and vernier caliper.
8. What are constructional requirements of a good sine bar?
9. State “Taylor’s principle of gauge design”.
10. What are the advantages of electronic and electrical comparator?

Part-B
11. Give the structure of generalized measuring system and explain. (8 Marks)
(OR)
12. i) Distinguish between accuracy and precision. (4 Marks)
ii) Define the term following: (4 Marks)
a) Range.
b) Interchangeability.

13. Describe the different types of errors in measurement and their causes. (16 Marks)
(OR)
14. With neat sketch explain the construction and working principle of depth micrometer and optical flats.
(16 Marks)

15. With neat sketch explain the construction and working principle of differential pneumatic and optical
comparator. (16 Marks)
(OR)
16. Describe with a sketch, the principle of working of angle dekkor and vernier bevel protractor. (16Marks)

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