Electrical Measurement & Instrumentation Mcqs

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When is the bridge circuit balanced?

A) When voltage is applied B) When current flows through the opposite ends of the bridge circuit
C) When no current flows through the galvanometer D) When impedance is minimum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) When no current flows through the galvanometer

Explanation: The bridge circuit is said to be balanced when no current flows through the null indicator which is generally a galvanometer.

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The accuracy of a bridge depends on the _________

A) null indicator B) bridge components
C) current source D) voltage source
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) bridge components

Explanation: As a bridge circuit compares the value of an unknown component with the value of a standard, it’s accuracy depends on the bridge components.

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Which principle operates a bridge circuit?

A) null indication B) ampere’s rule
C) partial indication D) kirchhoff’s laws
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) null indication

Explanation: A bridge circuit operates on the principle of null indication. Based on the deflection of the galvanometer, current flows between the two opposite junctions.

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A bridge circuit uses which method of measurement?

A) absolute B) relative
C) differential D) comparison
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) comparison

Explanation: A bridge circuit makes use of a comparison measurement method. In this method the bridge compares the value of an unknown component with a standard value of a given component.

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What is applied to the two opposite junctions of a bridge circuit?

A) source of voltage B) source of current
C) source of power D) source of impedance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) source of current

Explanation: A current source is connected between the two opposite junctions of a bridge circuit. Deflection of the galvanometer in the circuit indicates the flow of current.

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A simple bridge circuit consists of a network of __________

A) 3 resistance arms B) 2 resistance arms
C) 4 resistance arms D) 6 resistance arms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4 resistance arms

Explanation: A simple bridge circuit is made of a network consisting of 4 resistance arms. Usually a galvanometer is connected between the ends of the opposite two junctions in order to measure the flow of current.

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A bridge circuit is used for the measurement of which of the following components?

A) Resistance, capacitance, and inductance B) Diode, triode, and thyristor
C) Transistor, thermistor, and antenna D) LED, op amp, and transducer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Resistance, capacitance, and inductance

Explanation: A bridge circuit is basically used for the measurement of basic electronic components such as resistance, capacitance, and inductance.

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