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The resistive change of a strain gauge
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A. is based on the weight placed upon it, but can be many thousands of ohms
B. is usually no more than 100 Ω
C. is based on the gauge factor, but is typically less than an ohm
D. has a positive temperature coefficient
Correct Answer
is based on the gauge factor, but is typically less than an ohm
Measurement, Conversion and Control problems
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1. A basic series regulator has
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A. an error detector
B. a load
C. a reference voltage
D. both an error detector and a reference voltage
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Correct Answer: both an error detector and a reference voltage
2. In an averaging amplifier, the input resistances are
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A. equal to the feedback resistance
B. less than the feedback resistance
C. greater than the feedback resistance
D. unequal
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Correct Answer: greater than the feedback resistance
3. The ramp voltage at the output of an op-amp integrator
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A. increases or decreases at a linear rate
B. increases or decreases exponentially
C. is always increasing and never decreasing
D. is constant
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Correct Answer: increases or decreases at a linear rate
4. A digital-to-analog converter is an application of the
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A. scaling adder
B. voltage-to-current converter
C. noninverting amplifier
D. adjustable bandwidth circuit
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Correct Answer: scaling adder
5. A comparator is an example of a(n)
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A. active filter
B. current source
C. linear circuit
D. nonlinear circuit
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Correct Answer: nonlinear circuit
6. The change in value of an analog signal during the conversion process produces what is called the
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A. quantization error
B. resolution error
C. Nyquist error
D. sampling error
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Correct Answer: quantization error
7. The purpose of compensation for a thermocouple is
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A. to decrease temperature sensitivity
B. to increase voltage output
C. to cancel unwanted voltage output of a thermocouple
D. used for high-temperature circuits
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Correct Answer: to cancel unwanted voltage output of a thermocouple
8. What is the moving part of a linear variable differential transformer?
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A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Diaphragm
D. Core
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Correct Answer: Core
9. Holding current for an SCR is best described as
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A. the minimum current required for turn-off
B. the current required before an SCR will turn on
C. the amount of current required to maintain conduction
D. the gate current required to maintain conduction
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Correct Answer: the amount of current required to maintain conduction
10. What device is similar to an RTD but has a negative temperature coefficient?
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A. Strain gauge
B. Thermistor
C. Negative-type RTD
D. Thermocouple
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Correct Answer: Thermistor
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