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501.

According to Gay-Lussac law for a perfect gas, p/T = constant, if v is kept constant.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
502.

There is no change in internal energy in an isothermal process.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer» B. Incorrect
503.

The most probable velocity of the gas molecules is given by

A. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/thermodynamics/247-163-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/thermodynamics/247-163-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/thermodynamics/247-163-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/thermodynamics/247-163-4.png">
Answer» C. <img src="/_files/images/mechanical-engineering/thermodynamics/247-163-3.png">
504.

The processes occuring in open system which permit the transfer of mass to and from the system, are known as

A. flow processes
B. non-flow processes
C. adiabatic processes
D. none of these
Answer» B. non-flow processes
505.

If the value of n = 0 in the equation pvn = C, then the process is called

A. constant volume process
B. adiabatic process
C. constant pressure process
D. isothermal process
Answer» D. isothermal process
506.

Which of the following gas is mostly used in town for street and domestic lighting and heating?

A. Producer gas
B. Coal gas
C. Mond gas
D. Coke oven gas
Answer» C. Mond gas
507.

The value of gas constant (R) in S. I. units is

A. 0.287 J/kgK
B. 2.87 J/kgK
C. 28.7 J/kgK
D. 287 J/kgK
Answer» E.
508.

In the first law of thermodynamics, the total energy of the system remains constant.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
509.

The efficiency of Diesel cycle increases with

A. decrease in cut-off
B. increase in cut-off
C. constant cut-off
D. none of these
Answer» B. increase in cut-off
510.

Coal gas is obtained by mixing coal and gas at ambient conditions.

A. Yes
B. No
Answer» C.
511.

Stirling and Ericsson cycles are

A. reversible cycles
B. irreversible cycles
C. semi-reversible cycles
D. quasi-static cycles
Answer» B. irreversible cycles
512.

A series of operations, which takes place in a certain order and restore the initial conditions at the end, is known as

A. reversible cycle
B. irreversible cycle
C. thermodynamic cycle
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
513.

An isothermal process is governed by

A. Boyle's law
B. Charles' law
C. Gay-Lussac law
D. Avogadro's law
Answer» B. Charles' law
514.

The specific heat of water is

A. 1.817
B. 2512
C. 4.187
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
515.

One kg of carbon monoxide requires __________ kg of oxygen to produce 11/7 kg of carbon dioxide gas.

A. All
B. 4/7
C. 11/4
D. 9/7
Answer» C. 11/4
516.

The absolute zero temperature is taken as

A. -273 C
B. 273 C
C. 237 F
D. -237 F
Answer» B. 273 C
517.

A weir is said to be broad crested weir, if the width of the crest of the weir is __________ half the height of water above the weir crest.

A. equal to.
B. less than
C. more than
Answer» D.
518.

The kinetic energy of molecules of a gas becomes zero at absolute zero temperature.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree
519.

A cycle consisting of one constant pressure, one constant volume and two isentropic processes is known as

A. Carnot cycle
B. Stirling cycle
C. Otto cycle
D. Diesel cycle
Answer» E.
520.

An error of 1% in measuring head over the apex of the notch (H) will produce an error of __________ in discharge over a triangular notch.

A. 1%
B. 1.5%
C. 2%
D. 2.5%
Answer» E.
521.

According to Avogadro's law, the density of any two gases is __________ their molecular masses, if the gases are at the same temperature and pressure.

A. equal to
B. directly proportional to
C. inversely proportional to
Answer» C. inversely proportional to
522.

The efficiency and work ratio of a simple gas turbine cycle are

A. low
B. very low
C. high
D. very high
Answer» C. high
523.

The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of gas through one degree at constant volume, is called

A. specific heat at constant volume
B. specific heat at constant pressure
C. kilo Joule
D. none of these
Answer» B. specific heat at constant pressure
524.

There is a loss of heat in an irreversible process.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
525.

The body will sink down if the force of buoyancy is __________ the weight of the liquid displaced.

A. equal to
B. less than
C. more than
Answer» C. more than
526.

If a body floating in a liquid returns back to its original position, when given a small angular displacement, the body is said to be in

A. neutral equilibrium
B. stable equilibrium
C. unstable equilibrium
D. none of these
Answer» C. unstable equilibrium
527.

In an external mouthpiece, the absolute pressure head at vena contracta is __________ the atmospheric pressure head by an amount equal to 0.89 times the height of the liquid, above the vena contracta.

A. less than
B. more than
Answer» B. more than
528.

In a venturimeter, the velocity of liquid at throat is __________ than at inlet.

A. higher
B. lower
Answer» B. lower
529.

The value of bulk modulus of a fluid is required to determine

A. Reynold's number
B. Froude's number
C. Mach number
D. Euler's number
Answer» D. Euler's number
530.

In a depressed nappe

A. the pressure below the nappe is atmospheric
B. the pressure below the nappe is negative
C. the pressure above the nappe is atmospheric
D. the pressure above the nappe is negative
Answer» C. the pressure above the nappe is atmospheric
531.

In one dimensional flow, the flow

A. is steady and uniform
B. takes place in straight line
C. takes place in curve
D. takes place in one direction
Answer» C. takes place in curve
532.

The kinematic viscosity is the

A. ratio of absolute viscosity to the density of the liquid
B. ratio of density of the liquid to the absolute viscosity
C. product of absolute viscosity and density of the liquid
D. product of absolute viscosity and mass of the liquid
Answer» B. ratio of density of the liquid to the absolute viscosity
533.

PERT requires

A. single time estimate
B. double time estimate
C. triple time estimate
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
534.

In big automobile repair shop, for elevating and moving the heavy parts such as complete engine assembly, gear box etc., an overhead crane and a fork lift truck is used.

A. Yes
B. No
Answer» B. No
535.

In break even analysis, total cost consists of

A. fixed cost + sales revenue
B. variable cost + sales revenue
C. fixed cost + variable cost
D. fixed cost + variable cost + profit
Answer» D. fixed cost + variable cost + profit
536.

Direct expenses include

A. factory expenses
B. selling expenses
C. administrative expenses
D. none of these
Answer» E.
537.

Which of the following type of layout is suitable for automobile manufacturing concern?

A. product layout
B. process layout
C. fixed position layout
D. combination layout
Answer» B. process layout
538.

String diagram is used

A. for checking the relative values of various layouts
B. when a group of workers are working at a place
C. where processes require the operator to be moved from one work place to another
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
539.

Representative time is the average of times recorded by work study man for an operation.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree
540.

Simplex method is the method used for

A. value analysis
B. network analysis
C. linear programming
D. queuing theory
Answer» D. queuing theory
541.

Dispatching

A. prescribes the sequence of operations to be followed
B. determines the programme for the operations
C. is concerned with the starting of processes
D. regulates the progress of job through various processes
Answer» D. regulates the progress of job through various processes
542.

Job evaluation is the method of determining the

A. relative values of a job
B. worker's performance on a job
C. worth of the machine
D. value of overall production
Answer» B. worker's performance on a job
543.

Which of the following wage incentive plan guarantees minimum wage to a worker and bonus is paid for the fixed percentage of time saved?

A. Halsey plan
B. Gantt plan
C. Rowan plan
D. Emerson's efficiency plan
Answer» B. Gantt plan
544.

The routing function in a production system design is concerned with

A. manpower utilisation
B. quality assurance of the product
C. machine utilisation
D. optimising material flow through the plant
Answer» D. optimising material flow through the plant
545.

Work study involues

A. only method study
B. only work measurement
C. method study and work measurement
D. only motion study
Answer» D. only motion study
546.

PERT analysis is based upon

A. optimistic time
B. pessimistic time
C. most likely time
D. all of these
Answer» E.
547.

Work done is said to be zero, when

A. some force acts on a body, but displacement is zero
B. no force acts on a body but some displacement takes place
C. either (a) or (b)
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
548.

The force which acts along the radius of a circle and directed away from the centre of the circle is called centrifugal force.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree
549.

One watt is equal to

A. 0.1 joule/s
B. 1 joule/s
C. 10 joules/s
D. 100 joules/s
Answer» C. 10 joules/s
550.

two like parallel forces are acting at a distance of 24 mm apart and their resultant is 20 N. It the line of action of the resultant is 6 mm from any given force, the two forces are

A. 15 N and 5 N
B. 20 N and 5 N
C. 15 N and 15 N
D. none of these
Answer» B. 20 N and 5 N