Important questions

Unit 1
1. a) Discuss in detail about pulse code modulation. [KL2 , CO1]
b) What is meant by a modulated signal? Explain with an example. [KL2, CO1]
2. a) Distinguish between static and dynamic characteristics of an instrument. [KL3 ,
CO1]
b) What are the main causes of environmental errors? Discuss the corrective
measures employed to eliminate these undesirable effects. [KL2, CO1]
3. a) Explain the following main static characteristics
(i) Accuracy (ii) Sensitivity (iii) Reproducibility (iv) Drift (v) Static error (vi)
Dead zone [KL2 , CO1]

Unit 2
1. a) State the requirements of a resistance strain gauge for its optimum working.
Define gauge factor and derive its expression with usual notations. [KL1, CO2]
b) A platinum resistance thermometer has a resistance of 125Ω at 20 0C. Determine
its resistance at 800C. The temperature coefficient of resistance of platinum at
200C is 0.004 Ω/ Ω/0C. If the resistance of the thermometer is found to be 210Ω,
determine the temperature. [KL4, CO2]
2 . a) What is an LVDT? Explain its principle of working and discuss its merits and
demerits. [KL2, CO2]
b) A capacitive transducer of two parallel plates of overlapping area 6×10 -4 m2is
immersed in water. The capacitance C has been found to be 10.5 pF. Determine
the separation between the plates and the sensitivity of the transducer in pF/m.
Given εrfor water =81; εo =8.854×10-12 F/m. [KL4, CO2].
3. a) Draw the resistance vs temperature graph of a thermistor and explain in detail.
[KL1&2, CO2]

Unit-3
1. a) Derive the expression for gauge sensitivity of a strain gauge. [KL3, CO3]
b) Explain with neat schematic the working of AC tachometer and its limitations.
2. a) Describe with neat sketch, the working of electromagnetic flow meter. Explain
its advantages.[KL2, CO3]
b) Draw the structure of a turbine flow meter and explain the construction.
[KL1 &2, CO3]
3. a) What are the different instruments that are used to measure Vacuum? Explain
about anyone.[KL2, CO3]