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  1. The cut-off ratio is the reciprocal of expansion ratio,

  2. A.

    Correct

    B.

    Incorrect

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  3. In a receiver type compound engine, the high pressure and low pressure cylinders

  4. A.

    have common piston rod

    B.

    are set at 90°

    C.

    have separate piston rods

    D.

    are set in V - arrangement

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  5. The damper in a steam boiler is provided to control the draught (i.e. rate of flow of air) and thus regulate the rate of generation of steam.

  6. A.

    Correct

    B.

    Incorrect

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  7. The clearance in the engine cylinder

  8. A.

    increases the mean effective pressure

    B.

    increases the workdone

    C.

    decreases the efficiency of the engine

    D.

    all of these

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  9. Which of the following is not a boiler mounting?

  10. A.

    Blow off cock

    B.

    Feed check valve

    C.

    Economiser

    D.

    Fusible plug

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