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A steel scale is slightly shorter when compared with a standard scale. This type of error is known as

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Question:

A steel scale is slightly shorter when compared with a standard scale. This type of error is known as

A.

natural error

B.

systematic error

C.

instrumental error

D.

None of the above

Answer» c. instrumental error

Note: The above multiple-choice question is for all general and Competitive Exams in India. 

The ‘dead time’ of the instrument is

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Question:

The ‘dead time’ of the instrument is

A.

The time required by an instrument for initial warming up

B.

The time required by an instrument to begin to respond to a change in the measured value

C.

The largest change of input quantity for which there is no output of the instrument

D.

None of the above

Answer» b. The time required by an instrument to begin to respond to a change in the measured value

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For ocean sounding where the depth of water is too much and where continuous and accurate record of the depth of water below a boat or ship is to be made, the instrument generally used is known as

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Question:

For ocean sounding where the depth of water is too much and where continuous and accurate record of the depth of water below a boat or ship is to be made, the instrument generally used is known as

A.

Tellurometer

B.

Sound meter

C.

Sound box

D.

Fathometer

Answer» b. Sound meter

Note: The above multiple-choice question is for all general and Competitive Exams in India.