KWA REVISION QUIZ 1

The column length l is hinged at its both ends, it is equivalent length will be equal to

• 2l

• l

• 0.5l

• 0.707l

A beam of uniform strength has constant

• Shear force

• Cross sectional area

• Bending moment

• Deflection

Ratio of lateral strain to linear strain is called

• Modulus of elasticity

• Modulus of rigidity

• Bulk modulus

• Poisson's ratio

Maximum stress produced in a bar of tapering section is at

• Larger end

• Middle

• Smaller end

• Any where

Error in measured length due to incorrect holding of chain is

• Compensating error

• Instrumental error

• Cumulative error

• Negative error

Which saw is suitable for curve cutting?

• Cross cut saw

• Tenon saw

• Rip saw

• Compass saw

Instrument suitable for measurement of small pressure difference in liquid is

• U tube differential manometer

• 2 piezometer manometer

• Diaphragm pressure gauge

• Inverted U tube manometer

One Kwh is equal to ____Kcal

• 860

• 4.18

• 735.5

• 36x10^6

In a reciprocating pump, air vessels are used to

• Reduce the flow

• Increase the delivery head

• Smoothen the flow

• Reduce the acceleration head

Metal used to make blade of a chisel is

• Carbon steel

• Steel

• Forged steel

• High carbon steel