Uniform ramming of sand in green sand moulding process leads to
Reduced chance of gas porosity
Greater dimensional stability of the casting
Uniform flow of molten metal into the mould cavity
Less sand expansion type of casting defect
Correct Answer :
B. Greater dimensional stability of the casting
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