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10.11: Questions

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    Quick questions

    You should be able to answer these questions without too much difficulty after studying this TLP. If not, then you should go through it again!

    What is the Biot number equal to?

    a hL/K
    b Kh/L
    c K/Lh
    d h/KL
    Answer

    A

    What is h?

    a heat transfer coefficient
    b heat flux
    c heat capacity
    d latent heat
    e thermal conductivity
    Answer

    A

    Which is the first solid to form in a casting?

    a Equiaxed zone
    b Columnar zone
    c Chill zone
    d Pipe
    Answer

    C

    Which casting method uses a wax pattern?

    a Sand casting
    b Die casting
    c Investment casting
    d Continuous casting
    Answer

    C

    Which gas is often used to harden sand casting moulds ?

    a Hydrogen
    b Carbon Monoxide
    c Oxygen
    d Carbon Dioxide
    Answer

    D

    Cold chamber is a type of which casting method?

    a Sand casting
    b Die casting
    c Investment casting
    d Continuous casting
    Answer

    B


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