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Mechanical Engineering Mcqs 1919 MCQs [All-Courses]

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Mechanical Engineering MCQs prepared for job test and interview preparation, especially for fresh graduates, students, and candidates appearing in competitive exams. These multiple-choice questions cover key topics such as Machine Design, Theory of Machines, Hydraulic Machines, and other important mechanical engineering concepts.

Which of the following is more appropriate for a moderator. One which_________________?

A does not absorb neutrons
B absorbs neutrons
C accelerates neutrons
D eats up neutrons
Correct Answer: does not absorb neutrons

Solid- fuel for nuclear reactions may be fabricated into various small shapes such as___________________?

A plates
B pallets
C pins
D any one of the above
Correct Answer: any one of the above

Reactors designed for propulsion applications are designed for_______________?

A natural uranium
B enriched uranium
C pure uranium
D any type of uranium
Correct Answer: enriched uranium

When a reactor becomes critical, then the production of neutrons is_________________?

A infinite
B zero
C exactly balanced by the loss of neutrons through leakage
D initiated
Correct Answer: exactly balanced by the loss of neutrons through leakage

In the breeder reactors the generation of new fissionable atom is_________________?

A at the lower rate than the consumption
B at a higher rate than the constuption
C at an equal rate of the consumption
D depends on other considerations
Correct Answer: at a higher rate than the constuption

Supertheated steam is generated in following reactor________________?

A boiling water
B gas cooled
C pressurised water
D all of the above
Correct Answer: gas cooled

The energy produced by a thermal reactor of same size as a breeder reactor is__________________?

A almost same
B slightly more
C slightly less
D much less
Correct Answer: much less

The size of the reactor is said to be critical when_________________?

A chain reaction can be initiated
B it becomes uncontrollable
C it explodes
D it produces no power
Correct Answer: chain reaction can be initiated

In triggering fission, which type of neutrons are more effective_________________?

A fast
B slow
C in bulk
D static
Correct Answer: slow

Breeder reactors employ liquid metal coolant because it_______________?

A acts as good moderator
B produces maximum steam
C transfers heat from core at a fast rate
D breeds neutrons
Correct Answer: transfers heat from core at a fast rate