Mechanical - 540 UNIT 4 Heat and Temperature - MCQ

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Which of the following is the SI unit of heat energy? 

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Answer: C
127)   

 Which factor does not affect the heat capacity of a body?

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Answer: C
128)   

 A body is said to have high thermal capacity if: 

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Answer: C
129)   

 A substance with low specific heat will: 

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Answer: C
130)   

The energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C is:

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Answer: B
131)   

 Which sensor is most sensitive to small temperature changes? 

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Answer: C
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Which of the following is best for remote temperature measurement? 

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Answer: C
133)   

The thermocouple generates a voltage based on:

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Answer: B
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Thermistors are made of:

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Answer: B
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 Which material is commonly used in resistance temperature detectors (RTDs)?

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Answer: C
136)   

 Why do we wear white clothes in summer?

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Answer: C
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 Why are cooking pots often made with copper bottoms?

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Answer: B
138)   

 In a refrigerator, heat is removed by:

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Answer: B
139)   

Which of the following surfaces is the best absorber and best emitter of heat? 

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Answer: B
140)   

 The heating element of an electric iron is made of:

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Answer: C
141)   

Overhead electrical cables sag in summer due to:

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Answer: B
142)   

 The expansion of a gas at constant pressure is known as:

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Answer: C
143)   

 The reason for using gaps between rails in railways is to:

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Answer: C
144)   

Which property is used in designing thermostats?

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Answer: C
145)   

 A steel rod and an aluminium rod of the same length are heated equally. Which expands more?

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Answer: B
146)   

A pressure of 1 atmosphere is equal to: 

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Answer: D
147)   

 In a manometer, the pressure is measured using: 

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Answer: C
148)   

Which fluid is commonly used in manometers for measuring small pressure differences?

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Answer: B
149)   

 Absolute pressure is measured from: 

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Answer: A
150)   

 Which pressure measuring device is commonly used in tyre pressure gauges? 

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Answer: A