BEEE0050: Sensors & Transducers- Flashcard-1

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What is a transducer?

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A device that converts one form of energy into another

Front

The resolution of a potentiometric sensor primarily depends on:

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Number of turns

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The sensitivity of a potentiometric sensor is expressed as:

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Change in voltage per unit displacement

Front

The gauge factor of a strain gauge is defined as the ratio of:

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Fractional change in resistance to fractional change in length

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Which material is commonly used in strain gauge fabrication?

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Nichrome

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What is the main purpose of adhesive in a strain gauge?

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To bond the gauge to the specimen

Front

A strain gauge rosette is used to:

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Measure strain in multiple directions

Front

Which type of inductive sensor operates on reluctance change principle?

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Ferromagnetic plunger type

Front

In a mutual inductance change type sensor, the output depends on:

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Variation in coupling between coils

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Magnetostrictive sensors work based on:

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Change in magnetic permeability due to strain