Explore topic-wise MCQs in Energy Engineering.

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51.

If plate 1 is also a diffuse and gray surface with an emissivity value of 0.8, the net radiation heat exchange (in kW/m2) between plate 1 and plate 2 is

A. 17.0
B. 19.0
C. 23.0
D. 31.7
Answer» E.
52.

If the temperature of a solid surface changes from 27 °C to 627 °C, then its emissive power changes in which ratio?

A. 6:1
B. 9:1
C. 27:1
D. 81:1
Answer» E.
53.

A hollow enclosure is formed between two infinitely long concentric cylinders of radii 1 m and 2 m, respectively. Radiative heat exchange takes place between the inner surface of the larger cylinder (surface - 2) and the outer surface of the smaller cylinder (surface - 1). The radiating surfaces are diffuse and the medium in the enclosure is non-participating. The fraction of the thermal radiation leaving the larger surface and striking itself is

A. 0.25
B. 0.5
C. 0.75
D. 1
Answer» C. 0.75
54.

Heat is transferred from an electric bulb by ______.

A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. All options are correct
Answer» D. All options are correct
55.

Heat transfer by radiation mainly depends upon _____.

A. Its temperature
B. Nature of the body
C. Kind and extent of its surface
D. All optons are correct
Answer» E.
56.

Consider the following statements:1. Absorptivity depends on wave length of incident radiation waves2. Emissivity is dependent on wave length of incident radiation wavesWhich of the above statements is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
57.

A solid sphere 1 of radius ‘r’ is placed inside a hollow, closed hemispherical surface 2 of radius ‘4r’. The shape factor F2-1 is

A. 1/12
B. ½
C. 2
D. 12
Answer» B. ½
58.

An electric flat-plate square heater of sides 10 cm provides 100 W power from each side. If the heater is assumed to be black, its temperature is approximately:

A. 648°C
B. 648 K
C. 6480°C
D. 6480 K
Answer» C. 6480°C
59.

SOLAR_RADIATION_WHICH_REACHES_THE_SURFACE_WITHOUT_SCATTERING_OR_ABSORBED_IS_CALLED______________?$

A. Beam Radiation
B. Infrared radiation
C. Ultraviolet radiation
D. Diffuse radiation
Answer» D. Diffuse radiation
60.

Solar radiation received at any point of earth is called ______________$

A. Insolation
B. Beam Radiation
C. Diffuse Radiation
D. Infrared rays
Answer» B. Beam Radiation
61.

The scattered solar radiation is called ____________$

A. Direct Radiation
B. Beam Radiation
C. Diffuse radiation
D. Infrared Radiation
Answer» B. Beam Radiation
62.

What is unit of nuclear radiation?

A. Reaumur
B. Roentgen
C. Rankine
D. Pascal
Answer» C. Rankine
63.

HHW stands for ____________

A. High and Low water
B. High Level Waste
C. Heated Low Level water
D. High and Low Waste
Answer» C. Heated Low Level water
64.

Insolation is less ____________

A. when the sun is low
B. when the sun right above head
C. at night
D. at sun rise
Answer» C. at night
65.

What does MHD stands for in the energy field?

A. Magneto Hydro Dynamic
B. Metal Hydrogen Detox
C. Micro Hybrid Drive
D. Metering Head Differential
Answer» B. Metal Hydrogen Detox
66.

In what form is solar energy is radiated from the sun?

A. Ultraviolet Radiation
B. Infrared radiation
C. Electromagnetic waves
D. Transverse waves
Answer» B. Infrared radiation
67.

CH2O + O2

A. CO<sub>2</sub> + O<sub>2</sub>
B. H + CO<sub>2</sub> + O<sub>2</sub>
C. CH<sub>2</sub>O + H<sub>2</sub>O + O<sub>2</sub>
Answer» D.
68.

Oil is estimated to last for ________ more.

A. 100 years
B. 500 years
C. A decade
D. 800 years
Answer» B. 500 years
69.

Which is most common source of energy from which electricity is produced?

A. Hydroelectricity
B. Wind energy
C. Coal
D. Solar energy
Answer» D. Solar energy
70.

What is total amount of solar energy received by earth and atmosphere?

A. 3.8 X 1024 J/year
B. 9.2 X 1024 J/year
C. 5.4 X 1024 J/year
D. 2.1 X 1024 J/year
Answer» B. 9.2 X 1024 J/year
71.

What is the rate of solar energy reaching the earth surface?

A. 1016W
B. 865W
C. 2854W
D. 1912W
Answer» B. 865W
72.

Which of the following energy has the greatest potential among all the sources of renewable energy?

A. Solar energy
B. Wind Energy
C. Thermal energy
D. Hydro-electrical energy
Answer» B. Wind Energy