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  1. In a brittle material, the maximum internal crack length is 8 μm. If Young's modulus is 400 GPa and surface energy is 3.14 J/m2, the estimated theoretical fracture strength (in MPa) is
  2. A.
    375
    B.
    412
    C.
    327
    D.
    447

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  3. Saturation magnetization of an FCC metal with lattice parameter 0.2 nm is 600 kA/m. The net magnetic moment per atom is given by (in Bohr magneton)
  4. A.
    8.08 * 1057
    B.
    2.02 * 1057
    C.
    0.517
    D.
    0.129

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  5. A 480 mm thick slab is hot-rolled using a roll of 720 mm diameter. For a coefficient of friction of 0.5, the maximum possible reduction (in mm) is
  6. A.
    90
    B.
    180
    C.
    240
    D.
    360

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  7. Match the defects listed in Group I with the corresponding manufacturing process listed in Group II
    Group I                             Group II
    (P) Orange-peel effect   (1) Extrusion
    (Q) Chevron cracking    (2) Deep drawing
    (R) Flash                          (3) Arc welding
    (S) Undercut                   (4) Forging
  8. A.
    P-1, Q-2, R-4, S-3
    B.
    P-2, Q-3, R-1, S-4
    C.
    P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1
    D.
    P-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3

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  9. Match the powder production technique given in Group I with the corresponding shape listed in Group II
    Group I                        Group II
    (P) Reduction               (1) Flaky
    (Q) Gas Atomization   (2) Spongy
    (R) Milling                     (3) Dendritic
    (S) Electrolysis             (4) Spherical
  10. A.
    P-2, Q-4, R-1, S-3
    B.
    P-1, Q-3, R-2, S-4
    C.
    P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1
    D.
    P-3, Q-2, R-1, S-4

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  11. Match the suitability of non-destructive testing method in Group I for the detection of defects listed in Group II

  12. A.
    P-2, Q-4, R-3, S-1
    B.
    P-4, Q-2, R-1, S-3
    C.
    P-3, Q-1, R-2, S-4
    D.
    P-1, Q-4, R-2, S-3

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  13. For the following electrochemical reaction Sn + 2H+ = Sn2+ + H2, if the solution has Sn2+ concentration 10-2 M and pH 5 at 298 K, which of the following is true? Given: standard reduction potential for Sn2+ + 2e- --> Sn is -0.136 V versus SHE; pH2 = 1 atm
  14. A.
    Sn undergoes oxidation
    B.
    H+ undergoes reduction
    C.
    Sn2+ undergoes reduction
    D.
    No net reaction

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  15. Match the unit operation in Group I with its corresponding principle in Group II:
    Group I                      Group II
    (P) Jigging             (1) Modification of surface tension
    (Q) Tabling           (2) Difference in density
    (R) Heavy media separation (3) Differential initial acceleration
    (S) Flotation           (4) Differential lateral movement
  16. A.
    P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1
    B.
    P-2, Q-3, R-1, S-4
    C.
    P-4, Q-2, R-3, S-1
    D.
    P-1, Q-3, R-2, S-4

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  17. Determine the correctness or otherwise of the following Assertion (a) and Reason (r)
    Assertion: For the extraction of metal values from their sulphide concentrates by hydrometallurgical route, leaching with oxygen under high pressure is used. 
    Reason: Presence of oxygen under high pressure causes roasting of sulphides, which helps in leaching of the values.
  18. A.
    a
    B.
    a
    C.
    both a
    D.
    both a

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  19. The aperture size (in μm) of a 200 mesh sieve having a wire diameter of 53 μm is __________
  20. A.
    45 to 47
    B.
    23 to 25
    C.
    88 to 90
    D.
    73 to 75

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