BM3301- SENSORS AND MEASUREMENTS
ANSWER KEY
MODEL EXAM – B Set Date:
PART- A: (Answer all Questions) (10 * 2 = 20 MARKS)
1. Difference between accuracy and precision
Accuracy – Closeness to true value
Precision – Degree of agreement within a group of measurements.
2. Standards and its types
A known accurate measure of physical quantity is termed as standard.
Types:
* International standards
* Primary standards
* Secondary standards
* Working standards
3. Difference between sensors and transducers
Sensors – detects and measures physical or environmental parameters
Tranducers – Converts any physical quantity into electrical quantity.
4. Thermistor and RTD
Thermistor - Temperature sensing device that changes its electrical resistance in
response to changes in temperature.
RTD – Temperature sensing device that measures temperature by detecting changes
in electrical resistance.
5. Thermocouple
Temperature sensing device with two dissimilar metals
6. Optical displacement sensors
A non-contact sensor that measures the displacement or distance of an object using light.
7. Impedance matching and amplification circuits
Impedance matching - Ensures maximum power transfer between two circuits by
matching their impedance values.
Amplification circuits – Low signal converted to high signal
8. Condition for balance in a wheatstone bridge.
P/Q = R/S
9. Different types of recorders
* Photographic recorders
* Servo recorders
* Inkjet recorders
* Thermal recorders
10. Features of LCD
* Thin and light weight
* Low power consumption
* High resolution
* Good energy efficiency
PART – B (Answer all Questions) (5*13 = 65 MARKS)
11. Statistical analysis in errors.
* Definition – 2 Marks
* Various terms – 4 marks
* Explanation – 7 marks
(or)
Standards and its types.
Definition – 2 Marks
Types – 4 Marks
Explanation – 7 Marks
12. i) Inductive transducer
Definition – 2 Marks
Explanation – 4 Marks
ii) Thermocouple.
Definition – 1 Mark
Diagram – 3 Marks
Explanation – 3 Marks
(or)
Measurement of pressure is done using capacitive transducer.
Definition – 2 Marks
Diagram – 5 Marks
Explanation – 6 Marks
13. Photoelectric transducer and its classification.
* Definition – 2 Marks
* Classification – 4 Marks
* Explanation – 7 Marks
(or)
Phototube and Scintillation counter.
Phototube
* Definition – 1 Mark
* Diagram – 3 marks
* Explanation – 2 marks
Scintillation counter
* Definition – 1 Mark
* Diagram – 3 marks
* Explanation – 3 marks
14. Kelvin bridge & Kelvin’s double bridge.
* Introduction – 2 Marks
* Diagram – 4 marks
* Derivation - 4 marks
* Explanation – 3 marks
(or)
Permanent magnet moving coil instrument.
* Introduction – 2 Marks
* Diagram – 5 marks
* Explanation – 6 marks
15. DSO
* Definition – 2 Marks
* Diagram – 5 Marks
* Explanation – 6 Marks
(or)
i) LCD
* Definition – 1 Mark
* Diagram – 3 Marks
* Explanation – 2 Marks
ii) Thermal recorder
* Definition – 1 Mark
* Diagram – 3 Marks
* Explanation – 3 Marks
Part – C: Answer the Questions 01 x 15 = 15 Marks
16. Magnetic tape recorder.
* Definition – 2 Marks
* Diagram – 5 Marks
* Explanation – 6 Marks
(or)
Hey bridge
* Definition – 2 Marks
* Diagram – 5 Marks
* Explanation – 6 Marks
