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Instrumentation and Measurement Systems - Q&A

Document 1: Wk02_L1 - Introduction to Measurements

Q1: What are the two main categories of measurement methods?

A1: Direct methods and Indirect methods. Direct methods compare the unknown quantity with a reference

standard. Indirect methods involve comparison with secondary standards through calibration.

Q2: What are the three main categories of measuring instruments?

A2: Mechanical Instruments, Electrical Instruments, and Electronic Instruments. Mechanical instruments are

reliable for static conditions but slow for dynamic conditions, while electronic instruments are suitable for fast

responses.

Q3: What are absolute instruments?

A3: Absolute instruments provide measurements in terms of physical constants and do not need calibration.

Examples include tangent galvanometers and Rayleigh current balances.


Document 2: Wk02_L2 - Analog Instruments Moving Coil

Q1: What are the main types of analog instruments?

A1: Indicating instruments, Recording instruments, and Integrating instruments. Indicating instruments display

the magnitude of the measurand, while recording instruments provide a continuous record over time.

Q2: What are the three torques acting in analog indicating instruments?

A2: Deflecting torque, Controlling torque, and Damping torque. Deflecting torque moves the pointer,

controlling torque opposes it, and damping torque prevents oscillations.

Q3: How is deflecting torque produced?

A3: Deflecting torque is generated by the interaction of the measurand with internal components of the

instrument. Methods include electrical, electromagnetic, and thermal effects.

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