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The relation between Young's modulus (E), shear modulus (C) and bulk modulus (K) is given by

A. E = 3K.C/(3K + C)

B. E = 6K.C/(3K + C)

C. E = 9K.C/(3K + C)

D. E = 12K.C/(3K + C)

Correct Answer :

C. E = 9K.C/(3K + C)


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For a perfect gas, according to Boyle's law (where p = Absolute pressure, v = Volume, and T = Absolute temperature)

A. p v = constant, if T is kept constant

B. v/T = constant, if p is kept constant

C. p/T = constant, if v is kept constant

D. T/p = constant, if v is kept constant

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The entropy __________ in an irreversible cyclic process.

A. Remains constant

B. Decreases

C. Increases

D. None of these

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Which of the following is a proper sequence?

A. Proportional limit, elastic limit, yielding, failure

B. Elastic limit, proportional limit, yielding, failure

C. Yielding, proportional limit, elastic limit, failure

D. None of the above

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Which is the incorrect statement about Carnot cycle?

A. It is used as the alternate standard of comparison of all heat engines.

B. All the heat engines are based on Carnot cycle.

C. It provides concept of maximising work output between the two temperature limits.

D. All of the above

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Resilience is the

A. Energy stored in a body when strained within elastic limits

B. Energy stored in a body when strained up to the breaking of the specimen maximum strain

C. Energy which can be stored in a body

D. None of the above

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The isothermal and adiabatic processes are regarded as

A. Reversible process

B. Irreversible process

C. Reversible or irreversible process

D. None of these

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The pull required to crush the rivet per pitch length is

A. p.t.σt

B. d.t.σc

C. π/4 × d² × σt

D. π/4 × d² × σc

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The materials which exhibit the same elastic properties in all directions are called

A. Homogeneous

B. Inelastic

C. Isotropic

D. Isentropic

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The absolute zero pressure will be

A. When molecular momentum of the system becomes zero

B. At sea level

C. At the temperature of - 273 K

D. At the centre of the earth

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Which of the following cycles is not a reversible cycle?

A. Carnot

B. Ericsson

C. Stirling

D. None of the above

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The maximum shear stress, in the given figure, is equal to __________ of the Mohr's circle.

A. Radius

B. Diameter

C. Circumference

D. Area

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The natural petroleum may be separated into

A. Petrol

B. Kerosene

C. Fuel oil

D. Lubricating oil

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The strain energy stored in a body due to suddenly applied load compared to when it is applied gradually is

A. Same

B. Twice

C. Four times

D. Eight times

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An open cycle gas turbine works on

A. Carnot cycle

B. Otto cycle

C. Joule's cycle

D. Stirling cycle

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The process is adiabatic, if the value of n in the equation pvn = C, is

A. 0

B. 1

C. γ

D.

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A vertical column has two moments of inertia (i.e. Ixx and Iyy ). The column will tend to buckle in the direction of the

A. Axis of load

B. Perpendicular to the axis of load

C. Maximum moment of inertia

D. Minimum moment of inertia

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The most probable velocity of the gas molecules is given by

A. √(KT/m)

B. √(2KT/m)

C. √(3KT/m)

D. √(5KT/m)

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The specific heat of water is

A. 1.817

B. 2512

C. 4.187

D. None of these

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The efficiency of a gas turbine is given by

A. (Net work output)/(Workdone by the turbine)

B. (Net work output)/(Heat supplied)

C. (Actual temperature drop)/(Isentropic temperature drop)

D. (Isentropic increase in temperature)/(Actual increase in temperature)

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In order to prevent crushing of masonry at the base of the dam, the maximum stress should be __________ the permissible stress of the soil.

A. Equal to

B. Less than

C. More than

D. None of these

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In a free expansion process,

A. W1 - 2 = 0

B. Q1 - 2 = 0

C. dU = 0

D. All of these

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When a beam is subjected to a bending moment, the strain in a layer is __________ the distance from the neutral axis.

A. Equal to

B. Directly proportional to

C. Inversely proportional to

D. Independent of

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The stress induced in a body due to suddenly applied load compared to when it is applied gradually is

A. Same

B. Half

C. Two times

D. Four times

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The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of __________ water through one degree is called kilojoules.

A. 1 g

B. 10 g

C. 100 g

D. 1000 g

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The pull required to tear off the plate per pitch length is (where p = Pitch of rivets, t = Thickness of plates, and σt, τ and σc = Permissible tensile, shearing and crushing stresses respectively)

A. (p - 2d) t × σc

B. (p - d) t × τ

C. (p - d) t × σt

D. (2p - d) t × σt

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A shaft revolving at ω rad/s transmits torque (T) in Nm. The power developed is

A. T.ω watts

B. 2π. T.ω watts

C. 2π. T.ω/75 watts

D. 2π. T.ω/4500 watts

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Impact strength of a material is an index of its

A. Toughness

B. Tensile strength

C. Capability of being cold worked

D. Hardness

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The ideal efficiency of a Brayton cycle with regeneration, with increase in pressure ratio will

A. Increase

B. Decrease

C. Remain unchanged

D. Increase/decrease depending on application

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If both Stirling and Carnot cycles operate within the same temperature limits, then efficiency of Stirling cycle as compared to Carnot cycle

A. More

B. Less

C. Equal

D. Depends on other factors

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The state of stress at a point in a loaded member is shown in the below figure. The magnitude of maximum shear stress is

A. 10 MPa

B. 30 MPa

C. 50 MPa

D. 100 MPa