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The electrical resistance of a strain gauge is proportional to which quantity?
AThe voltage applied
BTemperature of the room
CStrain in the device
DLength of the leads
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Strain in the device
A strain gauge changes resistance in proportion to the strain, and the bridge detects that small change.
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