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What is instrumentation?

Instrumentation is a collective term for measuring instruments used for indicating, measuring, and recording physical quantities.

What are some related areas of study in instrumentation?

Related areas of study in instrumentation include metrology, automation, and control theory.

Where can instruments be found?

Instruments can be found in laboratories, refineries, factories, vehicles, and everyday household use.

What are some parameters measured using instrumentation?

Parameters measured using instrumentation include pressure, flow, temperature, levels of liquids, density, viscosity, ionizing radiation, frequency, current, voltage, inductance, capacitance, resistivity, and chemical composition. Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the term 'instrumentation'?

The term 'instrumentation' has its origins in the art and science of scientific instrument-making. Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of friction mentioned in the text?

Types of friction include dry, fluid, lubricated, skin, and internal. Signup and view all the answers

How is kinetic energy converted in the presence of friction?

Kinetic energy is converted to thermal energy whenever motion with friction occurs. Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of many types of friction?

Another important consequence of many types of friction can be wear, which may lead to performance degradation or damage to components. Signup and view all the answers

Why is friction considered a non-conservative force?

Friction is a non-conservative force – work done against friction is path dependent. Signup and view all the answers

What are the factors that contribute to the arising of dry friction?

Dry friction arises from a combination of inter-surface adhesion, surface roughness, surface deformation, and surface contamination. Signup and view all the answers