The term dead time in an instrument refers to?

  • AA delay before the output begins responding to an input change
  • BThe final steady-state error only
  • CThe calibration interval
  • DThe full-scale value
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Correct Answer: A. A delay before the output begins responding to an input change
Explanation: Dead time is the interval between an input change and the beginning of the observable output response.
Reference: Standard measurements and instrumentation: dynamic characteristics