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B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION,

NOVEMBERIDECEMBER 2016.
Fifth Semester
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
. MEASUREMENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION
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Time: Three hours Maximum: 75 marks
PART A - (10 x 2 = 20 marks)
Answer ALL questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

1. List out the dynamic characteristics of any

measurement.

2. Define the terms precision and sensitivity.

3. What are different methods of measurement of

frequency in the power frequency range?

4. What is the purpose of instrument transformers?

5. Enumerate the advantages of using-bridge circuits

for measurement.

6. What is Wien's bridge?

7. What is Electromagnetic interference?

8. Write two advantages of LED on Electronic UNIT III
displays.
15. Derive the bridge balance condition for the
9. State some basic requirements of a transducer. Maxwell Bridge and also state the advantages of
Maxwell Bridge.
10. What is the basic principle of capacitive
transd ucer? Or
PART B - (5 x 11 = 55 marks) . 16. Which bridge is used for measurement of
frequency and explain the measurement
Answer ALL questions, ONE from each Unit.
procedure.
All questions carry equal marks.
UNIT IV
UNIT I
17. Describe the construction and operation of LCD.
11. With help of a neat sketch explain the working and also mention the difference between light
principle of an instrument by showing basic scattering and field effect types of LCD.
functional elements.
Or
Or
18. Explain various methods of magnetic recording.
12. Describe in detail the different types of errors in a
measurement system. UNIT V
UNIT II 19. Explain Thermocouple and thermistor and
compare them.
13. Derive the torque equation of electrodynamometer
type instrument. Or
Or
20. Explain construction and· working principle of
14. Describe the construction and working principle of LVDT with suitable diagram.
PMMC instrument and also derive the equation
for deflection.

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