Test 2 Intro Ptech

Front

What tasks might a process technician perform that requires a firm understanding of physics? Monitoring fluid and gas flows, Opening valves, Checking pressures

Back

All of the above

Front

What could happen if a process technician does not understand fluid flow principles?

Back

A decrease in backflow pressure that could damage the pump

Front

Which state of matter is a substance with a definite volume and a fixed shape?

Back

Solids

Front

Which state of matter is a substance with definite mass but no definite shape?

Back

Gases

Front

What is it called when a substance changes from one physical state to another?

Back

Phase change

Front

What term is used to describe a phase change of liquid to vapor?

Back

Vaporization

Front

What is the ratio of an object's mass to its volume?

Back

Density

Front

What is the ratio of the density of a liquid or solid to the density of pure water?

Back

Specific gravity

Front

What term describes the movement of fluids?

Back

Flow

Front

What is the boiling point of water in Celsius?

Back

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