G H Raisoni University, Amravati

School of Science & Technology

SESSION: 2021-22
MIDTERM EXAMINATION- I
B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering IV Semester

Subject Name: Sensors, Actuators and Measurement Subject Code: UMET210

Time: 90 minutes Max Marks: 30

Course Outcomes (CO):
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to
CO 1: Apply the knowledge of Numerical techniques to solve algebraic and simultaneous linear equations.
CO 2: Apply the knowledge of Numerical techniques to solve ordinary differential equations in engineering problems.
CO 3: Understand and apply the concept of statistics in engineering.
CO 4: Use the knowledge of Random variables to solve real life problems.
CO 5: Analyze problems using knowledge of Probability distributions.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

(1) Assume suitable data wherever necessary.

(2) All questions carry marks as indicated.

Q.1 A (i) Measurement provides us with means of describing a natural (1) CO1
phenomenon in _________________ terms.

(ii) Conversion of force into displacement by means of spring is an example (1) CO1
of _______________________ mode of measurement.

(iii) The ______________ characteristic pertain to the performance of an (1) CO1

instrument when the quantities to be measured are __________ or vary
slowly with time.

Q.1 B Attempt ANY TWO. (12) CO1

(i) Define measurement and explain its significance in our day-to-day life
and in various field of engineering.
(ii) Define and distinguish between accuracy, precision, and repeatability.

(iii) What are the primary, secondary and tertiary measurement? Explain with
examples

Q.2 A (i) The Measurement of the speed of a rotating shaft by means of an (1) CO2
electrical tachometer is a
1. Direct measurement
2. Non-contact types measurement
3. Secondary measurement
4. Tertiary measurement

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 (ii) The conformity (closeness, nearness) of the output (value indicated by an (1) CO2
instrument to the true value of the measurand is called
1. Accuracy
2. Sensitivity
3. Precision
4. Constantancy

(iii) The minimum change in the measured variable which produces an (1) CO2
effective response of the instrument is knows as
1. Deviation
2. Drift
3. Resolution
4. Dead zone

Q.2 B Attempt ANY TWO. (12) CO2

(i) Explain the static characteristics of an instrument.

(ii) Explain the primary, secondary and working standards used in

Measurement system.
(iii) Explain the dynamic characteristics of an instrument

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