The resistances of 125 Ω strain gauge changes by 1 Ω for 4000 micro-strain. The gauge factor for strain gauge is

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Concept:

The gauge factor is defined as the ratio of per unit change in resistance to per unit change in length.

Gauge factor 

Where ε = strain = ΔL/L

Calculation:

Given that, change in resistance (ΔR) = 1 Ω

Resistance (R) = 125 Ω

Micro strain (ε) = ΔL/L = 4000 μs

Gauge factor 

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