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The document contains an endterm exam with problems related to mechanics, thermodynamics, and electrical circuits, totaling 10 points. It includes six problem-solving questions and multiple-choice questions covering topics such as temperature compensation, pressure measurements, and thermocouple properties. The exam assesses knowledge in engineering principles and calculations.

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Endterm Sample

The document contains an endterm exam with problems related to mechanics, thermodynamics, and electrical circuits, totaling 10 points. It includes six problem-solving questions and multiple-choice questions covering topics such as temperature compensation, pressure measurements, and thermocouple properties. The exam assesses knowledge in engineering principles and calculations.

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Endterm sample total: 10 points

I. Solve the problems(6p)


1. A steel bar has a cross-sectional area of 10−3 m2, Young’s modulus of 2 × 1011 Pa and
Poisson’s ratio of 0.4. If the bar is subject to a compressive force of 105 N, find the
corresponding longitudinal and transverse strains.
2. Figure Prob. 16 shows a four-lead bridge circuit; Rc is the resistance of the leads connecting
the sensor to the bridge circuit. Show that ETh ≈ VS (R0/R3)αT, i.e. the bridge output voltage
is unaffected by changes in Rc.

3. The output signal of a vortex flowmeter has a frequency range between 5 and 50 Hz. The
mean period of the signal is to be measured using a signal counter and a clock counter. The
signal is input to the signal counter, which increments until Ns cycles have been counted.
The clock counter is 16-bit binary and has a clock input of frequency 10 kHz. The clock
counter increments until a count of Ns is registered on the signal counter. What is the
maximum possible value of Ns?
4. Oil of density 900 kg/m3 flows through a pipe of 150 mm diameter. A venturimeter having
throat of 100 mm diameter is fitted to the pipe line for measuring the flow rate of oil. A
mercury manometer attached to it shows a reading of 200 mm. Assuming the coefficient of
discharge for Venturimeter as 0.98, determine the oil flow rate. (0.0064 m3/s
5. A thermocouple has an e.m.f. of 4.1 mV at 100 °C and 16.4 mV at 400 °C relative to a cold
junction of 0 °C. A deflection bridge incorporating a nickel metal resistance sensor is to be
used as the voltage so urce ET2,0 necessary for automatic reference compensation of the
thermocouple e.m.f. The nickel sensor has a resistance of 10 Ω at 0 °C and a temperature
coefficient of resistance of 6.8 × 10−3 °C−1. Design the deflection bridge assuming a 1 V
supply is available.
6. A 15-lb block of brass with a specific heat of 0.089 is heated to 189°F and then immersed in
5 gal of water at 66°F. What is the final temperature of the brass and water? Assume there is
no heat loss.
II. Multiple choice questions(4p)
1. Temperature problems can be limited by
(a) selection of proper materials
(b) providing temperature compensation
(c) proper control of temperature
(d) all of these

2. Total absolute pressure is


(a) greater than atmospheric pressure + gauge pressure
(b) equal to atmospheric pressure + gauge pressure
(c) greater than atmospheric pressure – absolute pressure
(d) equal to atmospheric pressure – absolute pressure

3. What output voltage is developed in the circuit below?

A. - 0.625 V B. 0.625 V C. - 1.25 V D. 1.25 V E. 2.5 V

4. When pressure is applied onto the diaphragm, the distance between the two metal plates
changes, which in turn changes the
(a) capacitance
(b) inductance
(c) resistance
(d) reluctance

5. The measurable property that varies with temperature in a thermocouple is


(a) expansion
(b) thermal radiation
(c) voltage
(d) electrical resistance

6. Zero shift is the result of

(a) temperature variations


(b) backlash
(c) hysteresis
(d) tolerance problems

7. If a temperature sensor gives readings of 24.0°C, 24.5°C, and 24.2°C, find the average
temperature.
A) 24.1°C
B) 24.3°C
C) 24.2°C
D) 24.0°C
8. The scale of a pressure gauge reads 0.5 bar per division. What is the accuracy of the scale?
A) ±0.5 bar
B) ±0.25 bar
C) ±1.0 bar
D) ±0.1 bar

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