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  1. Out of the following, the dimensionless quantity is

  2. A.
    specific weight
    B.
    viscosity
    C.
    Mach number
    D.
    density

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  3. When a copper ball is heated, the largest percentage increase will be in its

  4. A.
    radius
    B.
    area
    C.
    mass
    D.
    volume

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  5. Which of the following hardness tests uses the depth of penetration caused by the indentor as the parameter for arriving at the hardness value of a material ?

  6. A.
    Shore sceleroscope test.
    B.
    Vicker's hardness test.
    C.
    Brinell hardness test.
    D.
    Rockwell hardness test.

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  7. The most commonly used moderator in nuclear power plant is

  8. A.
    graphite
    B.
    light water
    C.
    heavy water
    D.
    berellium

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  9. In an isochoric process,

  10. A.
    there is no transfer of mass and energy.
    B.
    free expansion of an ideal gas occurs.
    C.
    no mechanical work is done by the system.
    D.
    all 'a', 'b' & 'c'.

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  11. Coke is added in the blast furnace to

  12. A.
    reduce & melt the iron ore.
    B.
    increase the fluidity of slag.
    C.
    remove sulphur & phosphorus from molten metal.
    D.
    none of these.

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  13. A balanced draught boiler furnace employs __________ draught fan.

  14. A.
    induced
    B.
    forced
    C.
    both 'a' & 'b'
    D.
    neither 'a' nor 'b'

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  15. Aluminium oxide (an abrasive) is used for grinding

  16. A.
    ceramics
    B.
    high speed steel
    C.
    cemented carbide
    D.
    none of these

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  17. In a casting, cold shut defect is caused by

  18. A.
    low pounhg temperature.
    B.
    melt-mould reactions.
    C.
    faulty gating system.
    D.
    very low mould permeability.

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  19. Even minute presence of impurities in copper impairs its electrical conductivity seriously. Electrolytic refinning of blister copper is resorted to, when

  20. A.
    cheap electricity is available.
    B.
    the precious metal content of copper is high.
    C.
    there is a demand for ultrapure (99.99%) electrolytic copper.
    D.
    all (a), (b) & (c).

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