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  • In natural circulation steam boilers, the circulation of water is by convection currents which are set up during the heating of water.


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  • A. Correct
  • B. Incorrect

  • Correct Answer
  • Correct 


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    • 1. The reflectivity depends upon

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    • A. geometry of the reflector
    • B. energy of neutrons
    • C. properties of the reflector
    • D. all of these
    • Discuss
    • 2. Thermal conductivity of air increases with rise in temperature.

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    • A. Correct
    • B. Incorrect
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    • 3. A draft tube is used with impulse turbines.

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    • A. Yes
    • B. No
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    • 4. Pearlite is a combination of 87% ferrite and 13% cementite.

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    • A. Yes
    • B. No
    • Discuss
    • 5. For maximum discharge through a chimney, the temperature of flue gases inside the chimney should the slightly more than the atmospheric temperature.

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    • A. Correct
    • B. Incorrect
    • Discuss
    • 6. Which of the following statement is incorrect?

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    • A. A force acting in the opposite direction to the motion of the body is called force of friction.
    • B. The ratio of the limiting friction to the normal reaction is called coefficient of friction.
    • C. A machine whose efficiency is 100% is known as an ideal machine.
    • D. The velocity ratio of a machine is the ratio of load lifted to the effort applied.
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    • 7. The ratio of the volume of free air delivery per stroke to the swept volume of the piston, is known as

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    • A. compressor efficiency
    • B. volumetric efficiency
    • C. isothermal efficiency
    • D. mechanical efficiency
    • Discuss
    • 8. In a Diesel engine, the function of a fuel injector is to

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    • A. mix the fuel and air
    • B. ignite the air-fuel mixture
    • C. provide flame front for ignition
    • D. spray atomized fuel in the cylinder
    • Discuss
    • 9. A battery can be charged by

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    • A. adding distilled water
    • B. adding sulphuric acid
    • C. applying voltage in the reverse direction to that of charging
    • D. applying a voltage in the same direction to that of charging
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    • 10. The efficiency of a Pelton wheel working under constant head __________ with the increase in power.

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    • A. remains same
    • B. increases
    • C. decreases
    • Discuss


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