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  • The calorific value of petrol is about


  • Options
  • A. 36.5 - 38.5 MJ/kg
  • B. 39.4 - 42.5 MJ/kg
  • C. 42.7 - 43.5 MJ/kg
  • D. 45.5 - 47 MJ/kg

  • Correct Answer
  • 42.7 - 43.5 MJ/kg 


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    • 1. A worm gear is used as the pinion for the rack and pinion type of steering gearbox, because it

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    • A. improves steering comfort when steering wheel is turned to effect small changes in the direction of forward motion
    • B. allows the steering wheel to be turned by a greater amount when steering
    • C. makes the steering more responsive
    • D. reduces the amount of kick-back for large steering angles
    • Discuss
    • 2. When the brake pedal free play is less than the specified value, then the

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    • A. brake drags
    • B. brake fades
    • C. vapour locking occurs in the brake lines
    • D. antilock braking system malfunctions
    • Discuss
    • 3. The driveshafts are connected to the differential and wheel hubs through universal joints because the universal joints

    • Options
    • A. absorb the vibrations transferred from the surface of the road
    • B. compensate for variations in the relative positions of the differential and the wheels which result from bumpy road surfaces or other similar driving conditions.
    • C. absorb any difference in speed between the left and right wheels when the vehicle is turning
    • D. none of the above
    • Discuss
    • 4. The anti-knock property of compression ignition engine fuel can be improved by adding

    • Options
    • A. tetraethyl lead
    • B. trimethyl pentane
    • C. amyl nitrate
    • D. hexadecane
    • Discuss
    • 5. A stripper-plate machine is used to draw the pattern from the mould.

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    • A. Yes
    • B. No
    • Discuss
    • 6. The painting of automobiles is done to

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    • A. prevent rust from growing on the body
    • B. improve its external appearance
    • C. retain the characteristics of steel for long
    • D. all of these
    • Discuss
    • 7. The differential ensures that each wheel is driven at a speed which corresponds to the distance it must travel around a corner, and it consequently prevents against excessive tyre wear.

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    • A. Agree
    • B. Disagree
    • Discuss
    • 8. The braking control type traction control system (TCS) generally operates in the speed range of

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    • A. less than 20 kmph
    • B. less than 40 kmph
    • C. less than 60 kmph
    • D. more than 60 kmph
    • Discuss
    • 9. The calorific value of Diesel is about

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    • A. 36.5 MJ/kg
    • B. 38.5 MJ/kg
    • C. 42.5 MJ/kg
    • D. 45.5 MJ/kg
    • Discuss
    • 10. The piston compression rings are made of

    • Options
    • A. cast iron
    • B. steel
    • C. aluminium
    • D. bronze
    • Discuss


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