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  • Question
  • A machine which is not capable of doing any work in the reversed direction, after the effort is removed, is called a reversible machine.


  • Options
  • A. True
  • B. False

  • Correct Answer
  • False 


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    • 1. The Parsons' reaction turbine has

    • Options
    • A. only moving blades
    • B. only fixed blades
    • C. identical fixed and moving blades
    • D. fixed and moving blades of different shape
    • Discuss
    • 2. Galvanising is a

    • Options
    • A. zinc diffusion process
    • B. process of coating zinc by hot dipping
    • C. process used for making thin phosphate coating on steel
    • D. none of the above
    • Discuss
    • 3. Supercharging __________ the power developed by the engine.

    • Options
    • A. has no effect on
    • B. increases
    • C. decreases
    • Discuss
    • 4. The exhaust gas from petrol engine contains

    • Options
    • A. petrol vapours
    • B. water vapours
    • C. carbon monoxide
    • D. all of these
    • Discuss
    • 5. The stiffness is the ability of a material to resist

    • Options
    • A. deformation under stress
    • B. fracture due to high impact loads
    • C. externally applied forces with breakdown or yielding
    • D. none of the above
    • Discuss
    • 6. A nozzle is said to be a divergent nozzle

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    • A. when the cross-section of the nozzle increases continuously from entrance to exit
    • B. when the cross-section of the nozzle decreases continuously from entrance to exit
    • C. when the cross-section of the nozzle first decreases from entrance to throat and then increases from its throat to exit
    • D. none of the above
    • Discuss
    • 7. When the gas is heated at constant volume, the heat supplied increases the internal energy of the gas.

    • Options
    • A. True
    • B. False
    • Discuss
    • 8. The amount of heat generated per kg of fuel is known as

    • Options
    • A. calorific value
    • B. heat energy
    • C. lower calorific value
    • D. higher calorific value
    • Discuss
    • 9. Which of the following statement is correct for steam turbines as compared to reciprocating steam engines?

    • Options
    • A. A steam turbine develops higher speeds
    • B. The efficiency of steam turbine is higher
    • C. The steam consumption is less
    • D. all of these
    • Discuss
    • 10. The specific weight of water in S.I. units is taken as

    • Options
    • A. 9.81 kN/m3
    • B. 9.81 x 103 kN/m3
    • C. 9.81 x 10-6 N/mm3
    • D. any one of these
    • Discuss


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