During calibration of an LVDT, the data shown in Table P1.54 were obtained. Using a spreadsheet program, plot the relation between the micrometer reading and voltage. What is the linear range of the LVDT? Determine the calibration factor of the LVDT by obtaining the best fit line of the data within the linear range.

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During calibration of an LVDT, the data shown in Table P1.54 were obtained. Using a spreadsheet program, plot the relation between the micrometer reading and voltage. What is the linear range of the LVDT? Determine the calibration factor of the LVDT by obtaining the best fit line of the data within the linear range.

 

 

TABLE P1. 54
Micrometer
Micrometer
Reading, inches
Voltage, Volts
Reading, inches
Voltage, Volts
-0.118
-10.12
0.012
0.985
-0.108
-10.12
0.022
1.99
-0.098
-10.121
0.032
3.023
-0.088
-9.134
0.042
4.035
-0.078
-8.131
0.052
5.071
-0.068
-7.111
0.062
6.098
-0.058
-6.1
0.072
7.115
-0.048
-5.108
0.082
8.143
-0.038
-4.089
0.092
9.144
-0.028
-3.097
0.102
10.157
-0.018
-2.059
0.112
10.156
-0.008
-1.053
0.122
10.156
Transcribed Image Text:TABLE P1. 54 Micrometer Micrometer Reading, inches Voltage, Volts Reading, inches Voltage, Volts -0.118 -10.12 0.012 0.985 -0.108 -10.12 0.022 1.99 -0.098 -10.121 0.032 3.023 -0.088 -9.134 0.042 4.035 -0.078 -8.131 0.052 5.071 -0.068 -7.111 0.062 6.098 -0.058 -6.1 0.072 7.115 -0.048 -5.108 0.082 8.143 -0.038 -4.089 0.092 9.144 -0.028 -3.097 0.102 10.157 -0.018 -2.059 0.112 10.156 -0.008 -1.053 0.122 10.156
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