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  1. Joining of thin foils is preferred to be done by

  2. A.
    gamma rays
    B.
    X-rays
    C.
    microwaves
    D.
    gas welding

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  3. Which of the following metals reacts violently with water ?

  4. A.
    Mercury
    B.
    Sodium
    C.
    Calcium
    D.
    Magnesium

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  5. A steam carraying pipeline is insulated with two layers of insulating materials with the inferior insulation material forming the inner part. If the two insulating layers are interchanged, the heat conducted will

  6. A.
    increase.
    B.
    decrease.
    C.
    remain unaffected.
    D.
    may increase or decrease; depends on the thickness of each layer.

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  7. Damage to metal surface by mechanical action is called

  8. A.
    pitting
    B.
    corrosion
    C.
    erosion
    D.
    none of these

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  9. The escape velocity of a body on earth which is independent of its mass is about __________ km/second.

  10. A.
    3
    B.
    7
    C.
    11
    D.
    15

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  11. Which of the following test is used for distinguishing among dry oils, semi-drying oils and non drying oils ?

  12. A.
    Elaiden test
    B.
    Reichart-Meissl value test
    C.
    Henter value test
    D.
    Iodine value test

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  13. The process of removal of scale formed during hot rolling of steel is termed as

  14. A.
    descaling
    B.
    shot blasting
    C.
    pickling
    D.
    skimming

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  15. A psychrometer does not measure the __________ temperature of moist air.

  16. A.
    dew point
    B.
    dry bulb
    C.
    wet bulb
    D.
    none of these

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  17. An ideal material for making cooking vessels should have

  18. A.
    high heat capacity.
    B.
    low heat capacity.
    C.
    high thermal conductivity.
    D.
    both (b) and (c).

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  19. Which of the following approaches the ideal gas behaviour most closely ?

  20. A.
    Wet steam
    B.
    Saturated steam
    C.
    Superheated steam
    D.
    Saturated water

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