Which of the following is the guarding arm?

A)
resistance R
B)
capacitance C
C)
parallel RC combination
D)
series RC combination

Correct Answer : Option (C) :   parallel RC combination

Explanation : The series combination of R and C in a Wagner earth device forms a potential divider across the ratio arms. It is also known as the guard arm.

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In measurements using strain gauge, the dummy strain gauge is used to
A)
compensate for error in voltmeter
B)
compensate for change in temperature
C)
compensate for resistance of strain gauge
D)
compensate for error due to change in voltage of battery

Correct Answer :   compensate for change in temperature

A CT is used to feed current coils of wattmeter, energy meter, power factor meter and an ammeter. Then
A)
all coils are in parallel
B)
the coils are in series-parallel
C)
all the coils are in series
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   all the coils are in series

A permanent magnet moving coil measures
A)
dc value
B)
peak value
C)
true rms value
D)
rms plus dc value

Correct Answer :   dc value

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