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ASSIGNMENT NO.

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ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION (REC-403)
1. Explain the following terms and differentiate:
i. Random error and gross error
ii. Accuracy and precision
iii. Static error and static correction
iv. Relative error and Absolute error
v. Resolution, sensitivity and Linearity.
vi. Measurement errors and True value
vii. Reproducibility and Drift.
2. 88 Define measurement. Discuss the steps for measurements.
3. Define unit of measurement. Also write different types of units.
4. What are measurement standards? Explain in brief.
5. Distinguish between direct and indirect method of measurements. Give examples.
6. Derive dimensions of following mechanical units: Velocity, acceleration, Force, work
done, power, energy.
7. How the performance characteristics of electronic instruments are classified.
8. What do you understand by static characteristics? Explain in brief.
9. What do you understand by dynamic characteristics? Explain in brief.
10. Explain why PMMC instruments are most widely used instruments (advantages and
applications). OR
What are the advantages and disadvantages of PMMC instruments? Also write the
applications of PMMC.
11. 88What are electromechanical instruments? Also list different types of instruments.
12. 88Explain the construction of PMMC instrument and its types.
13. 88Explain with neat diagram, working principle of PMMC type electrical measuring
instruments. Mathematically prove that the scale of such an instrument is linear (torque
equation).
14. What is Galvanometer? Also discuss the constructional details and operational
principle along with its working. Write its applications.
15. 88Discuss the working of DC ammeter and derive its shunt resistance.
16. 88Discuss the working of DC voltmeter and derive its series resistance.
17. 88Show how an ammeter and voltmeter and a DC supply can be used to measure a
resistance. Show the two possible connections and write the resistance equation for
each and discuss the error.
18. How would you convert Ammeter into Voltmeter?
19. How can a basic ammeter be converted into a multi range ammeter?
20. 88 Explain the construction and working of electronic-analog ohm meter. Derive the
equation of meter current or full scale deflection current for electronic-analog ohm
meter.
21. Explain voltmeter sensitivity and loading effects and voltmeter swamping resistance.
Mention the materials used for making swamping resistances.
22. Describe briefly the working principle of multimeter.
23. Explain parallax error in a deflection type instrument and show how it can be
minimized.

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