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  • A fission chain reaction in uranium can be developed


  • Options
  • A. by increasing the contents of U235
  • B. by slowing down fast neutrons so that U235 fission continues by slow neutron
  • C. both (a) and (b)
  • D. none of these

  • Correct Answer
  • both (a) and (b) 


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    • 1. The thermal efficiency of petrol and gas engines is about

    • Options
    • A. 15%
    • B. 30%
    • C. 50%
    • D. 70%
    • Discuss
    • 2. Plutonium (Pu239) is produced

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    • A. artificially
    • B. by fission of Th232
    • C. when U238 is irradiated by neutrons
    • D. as basic raw material
    • Discuss
    • 3. The ratio of the work obtained at the crankshaft in a given time to the energy supplied during the same time is called

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    • A. mechanical efficiency
    • B. overall efficiency
    • C. indicated thermal efficiency
    • D. volumetric efficiency
    • Discuss
    • 4. In a four stroke cycle diesel engine, the compression

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    • A. starts at 40° after bottom dead centre and ends at 10° before top dead centre
    • B. starts at 40° before top dead centre and ends at 40° after top dead centre
    • C. starts at top dead centre and ends at 40° before bottom dead centre
    • D. may start and end anywhere
    • Discuss
    • 5. The air standard efficiency ofan I.C. engine is given by (where r = Compression ratio, and ? = Ratio of specific heats)

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    • A. 1 - r? - 1
    • B. 1 + r? - 1
    • C.
    • D. none of these
    • Discuss
    • 6. The normal heptane (C7H16) is given a rating of __________ octane number.

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    • A. 0
    • B. 50
    • C. 100
    • D. 120
    • Discuss
    • 7. The knocking in diesel engines may be prevented by

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    • A. reducing the delay period
    • B. raising the compression ratio
    • C. increasing the inlet pressure of air
    • D. all of these
    • Discuss
    • 8. Detonation is harmful due to

    • Options
    • A. increase in the rate of heat transfer, there is a reduction in the power output and efficiency of the engine
    • B. excessive turbulence which removes most of the insulating gas boundary layer from the cylinder walls
    • C. high intensity of knock causes crankshaft vibration and the engine runs rough
    • D. none of the above
    • Discuss
    • 9. A long delay period in compression ignition engines gives a more rapid rise in pressure which causes knocking.

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    • A. Yes
    • B. No
    • Discuss
    • 10. The volumetric efficiency ofa well designed engine may be

    • Options
    • A. 30 to 40%
    • B. 40 to 60%
    • C. 60 to 70%
    • D. 75 to 90%
    • Discuss


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