Q-4.

(a)
(b)

Q-5. (a)

(b)

(c)
Q-6. (a)

Explain Kelvin double bridge method of measuring

resistance.
[10]
Explain Maxwells inductance bridge and Maxwells
inductance- capacitance bridge with their phasor diagram.
[10]
How would you extend the range of ammeter and
voltmeter by PMMC? Explain with the help of suitable
diagram.
[10]
A permanent magnet moving coil instrument whose
resistance is 20 gives a full scale deflection with a
current of 1mA. This instrument is to be used with a
manganin shunt to extend its range to 100mA. Calculate
the error caused by 10 degree rise in temperature when:
(i) Copper moving coil is connected directly across the
manganin shunt
(ii) A 70 manganin resistance is used in series with the
instrument moving coil.
The temperature coefficient of copper is 0.004/0C and that
[5]
of manganin 0.00015/0C.
Explain Hot wire type instrument.
[5]

(b)

Explain pulse generator and function generator with block

diagram.
[10]
Explain briefly about Thermistor and Thermocouple. [10]

Q-7. (a)
(b)

Write about (i) Photo diodes (ii) Photo transistors [10]

Explain with neat phasor diagram Andersons bridge. [10]

Q-8. (a)

Explain with neat diagram electro dynamic type

frequency meter.
[10]
Explain classification of transducers and selection of
transducers.
[10]

(b)

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[Time: 3 Hours]

[Max. Marks: 100]

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have been supplied the correct and complete question paper. No
complaint in this regard, will be entertained after examination.

Note: Attempt Five questions in all. All questions carry equal

marks. Question no. 1 (SectionA) is compulsory. Select Four
questions from (SectionB).
Section A
Q-1. Part A
Select the correct answer of the following multiple
choice questions:
[101=10]
(i)

(ii)

Which of the instrument is used as Transfer Instrument?

(a) PMMC

(b) Moving Iron

(c) Electrodynamometer

(d) Electrostatic

Wattmeter with lagging load will indicate

(a) Low power than consumed by load
(b) High power than consumed by load
(c) True power consumed by load
(d) Relative power consumed by load
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(iii) The frequency can be measured by using

(a) Schering bridge

(b) Wiens bridge

(c) Maxwell bridge

(d) Hays bridge

(iv) Creeping is compensated in an induction type energy

meter by

(x)

(c) By making current coil flux lad 90 degree behind

applied voltage
(d) None of the above
(v)

What happen when a spring breaks while measuring 5A

current in PMMC instrument if full scale range of
instrument is 0-10A?
(a) Pointer will show 0A
(b) Cant say

(b) High Q coils

(c) Low and medium Q coils

(d) Medium Q coils

(ix) Which bridge measure the self inductance in term of

standard capacitor?

(a) Reversing the supply terminals

(b) By drilling holes in the disc

(a) Low Q coils

(a) Schering bridge

(b) De-Sautys bridge

(c) Weins bridge

(d) Andersons bridge

A permanent magnet moving coil instrument has a coil

dimension 15mm12mm the flux density in the air gap is
1.810-3 wb/m2 and the spring constant is 0.1410-6
Nm/rad. Determine the number of turns required to
produce an angular deflection of 90 degree when a current
of 5mA is flowing through the coil
(a) 136

(b) 130

(c) 126

(d) 112

Q-1. Part B

(c) Pointer will show 5A

Explain different types of forces used in an indicating

instrument.
[10]

(d) Pointer will oscillate at some point

(vi) The main error in dynamometer type wattmeter is due to

Section B

(a) Pressure coil capacitance

(b) Pressure coil inductance
(c) Mutual inductance

Q-2. (a)
(b)

Explain briefly about induction type energy meters. [10]

Explain construction, operation principle, torque equation
of PMMC instrument including its advantages and
disadvantages.
[10]

Q-3. (a)

Explain briefly about Electrodynamometer type wattmeter

and also explain its error and its compensation.
[10]
Explain the construction and working of single phase
electrodynamometer type of power factor meter.
[10]

(d) Eddy currents

(vii) The controlling torque Tc developed by a spring is
(a) Ebt3 /12l N-m

(b) Ebt3 /12l N-m

(c) Ebt2 /12l N-m

(d) Ebt2I /12l N-m

(viii) Maxwells inductance- capacitance bridge is used for

measurement of inductance of
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(b)