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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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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
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Correct Answer: all of these
2. Thermal conductivity of air increases with rise in temperature.
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B. Incorrect
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Correct Answer: Correct
3. A draft tube is used with impulse turbines.
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A. Yes
B. No
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Correct Answer: No
4. Pearlite is a combination of 87% ferrite and 13% cementite.
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A. Yes
B. No
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Correct Answer: Yes
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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B. Incorrect
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Correct Answer: Correct
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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Correct Answer: The velocity ratio of a machine is the ratio of load lifted to the effort applied.
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
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Correct Answer: volumetric efficiency
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
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Correct Answer: spray atomized fuel in the cylinder
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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Correct Answer: applying voltage in the reverse direction to that of charging
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
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