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  • Question
  • Expansion ratio is the ratio of


  • Options
  • A. swept volume to the volume at cut-off
  • B. clearance volume to the swept volume
  • C. volume at cut-off to the swept volume
  • D. swept volume to the clearance volume

  • Correct Answer
  • swept volume to the volume at cut-off 


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    • 1. The number of water level indicators in a boiler are generally __________ in number.

    • Options
    • A. one
    • B. two
    • C. three
    • D. four
    • Discuss
    • 2. All steam engines work on

    • Options
    • A. Zeroth law of thermodynamics
    • B. First law of thermodynamics
    • C. Second law of thermodynamics
    • D. none of these
    • Discuss
    • 3. In value engineering, the term value refers to

    • Options
    • A. manufacturing cost of the product
    • B. selling price of the product
    • C. total cost of the product
    • D. utility of the product
    • Discuss
    • 4. The algebraic sum of the resolved parts of a number of forces in a given direction is equal to the resolved part of their resultant in the same direction. This is known as

    • Options
    • A. principle of independence of forces
    • B. principle of resolution of forces
    • C. principle of transmissibility of forces
    • D. none of these
    • Discuss
    • 5. The function of an alternator in an automobile is to

    • Options
    • A. supply electric power
    • B. convert mechanical energy into electrical energy
    • C. continually recharge the battery
    • D. partly convert engine power into electric power
    • Discuss
    • 6. During a refrigeration cycle, heat is rejected by the refrigerant in a

    • Options
    • A. compressor
    • B. condenser
    • C. evaporator
    • D. expansion valve
    • Discuss
    • 7. A redundant frame is also called __________ frame.

    • Options
    • A. perfect
    • B. imperfect
    • C. deficient
    • Discuss
    • 8. The value of one bar (in S. I. units) is equal to

    • Options
    • A. 1 x 102 N/m2
    • B. 1 x 103 N/m2
    • C. 1 x 104 N/m2
    • D. 1 x 105 N/m2
    • Discuss
    • 9. Which of the following property is desirable for materials used in tools and machines?

    • Options
    • A. Elasticity
    • B. Plasticity
    • C. Ductility
    • D. Malleability
    • Discuss
    • 10. Charles' law states that all perfect gases change in volume by __________ of its original volume at 0° C for every 1° C change in temperature, when pressure remains constant.

    • Options
    • A. 1/27th
    • B. 1/93th
    • C. 1/173th
    • D. 1/273th
    • Discuss


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