A generating station is to supply four regions of loads with peak demands of 10 MW, 15 MW, 20 MW and 30 MW. If the diversity factor is 1.5 the maximum demand on the station is
A.70 MW
B.60 MW
C.50 MW
D.45 MW
E.30 MW
Category: Mechanical Engineering Mcqs
Cemented carbide tools are generally not used for the machining of
A.Steel
B.Aluminium
C.Brass
D.Bronze
E.Cast iron
For the measurement of velocity, the transduction method could be
A.Capacitive
B.Inductive
C.Magneto-electric
D.Photoelectric
E.Any of the above
In a Carnot engine, when the working substance gives heat to the sink
A.The temperature of the sink increases
B.The temperature of the sink remains the same
C.The temperature of the source decreases
D.The temperature of both the sink and the source decreases
E.Changes depend on the operating conditions
Shell moulding can be used for
A.producing thin castings
B.better surface finish
C.tolerances of the order of 0.002 mm per mm
D.all of the above
During dehumidification process
A.Specific humidity increases
B.Specific humidity decreases
C.Relative humidity increases
D.Relative humidity decreases
E.Relative humidity does not change
During contract negotiations, what two territorial rights are weighed against each other?
A.Employee rights
B.Management rights
C.Government rights
D.(A) and (C)
E.(A) and (B)
Heavy water is used in a nuclear power plant as a
A.Fuel
B.Coolant
C.Reflector
D.Moderator
E.Shield
A piece of wetted wood just floats in water. When placed in an oil of specific gravity 0.75, it will
A.Float with 3/4 of volume above the liquid surface
B.Float with upside down
C.Float for sometime and then sink
D.Sink
E.Float with 1/4 of volume above the liquid level
The ratio of maximum shear stress to the average shear stress in a rectangular beam subjected to torsion is
A.2?3
B.3?4
C.4?5
D.5?4
E.3?2
