Question
Download Solution PDFThe resistances of 125 Ω strain gauge changes by 1 Ω for 4000 micro-strain. The gauge factor for strain gauge is
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFConcept:
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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