Tutorial Sheet I

Numerical of Unit III

Q1. A variable potential divider has a total resistance of 2 kΩ and is fed from a 10V d.c.
supply. The output is connected to a load resistance of 5kΩ. Determine the loading errors for
the wiper position K = xi/xt = 0.25.

Q2. In a variable reluctance type proximity inductive transducer shown in figure the coil has
an inductance of 2mH when the target made of ferromagnetic material is 1 mm away from
the core. Calculate the value of inductance when a displacement of 0.02 mm is applied to the
target in a direction moving it towards the core.

Q3. The output of an LVDT is connected to a 5 V voltmeter through an amplifier whose

amplification factor is 250. An output of 2 mV appears across the terminals of LVDT when
the core moves through a distance of 0.5mm. Calculate the sensitivity of the LVDT and that
of the whole set-up. The mili-voltmeter scale has 100 divisions. The scale can be read to 1/5
of a division. Calculate the resolution of the instrument in mm.

Q4. A parallel plate capacitive transducer uses plates of area 500mm2 which are separated
by a distance 0.2 mm. calculate the value of capacitance when the dielectric is air having a
permittivity of 8.85x10-12 F/m.

Calculate the change in capacitance if a linear displacement reduces the distance between the
plates to 0.18 mm. Calculate the sensitivity of the transducer.

Q5. Figure shows a capacitive transducer using five plates. The dimensions of each plate are
25x25 mm and the distance between plates is 0.25 mm. This arrangement is to be used for
measurement of displacement by observing the change in capacitance with distance x.
calculate the sensitivity of the device. Assume that the plates are separated by air. The
permittivity of air is 8.85x10-12 F/m.