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16. The machinability of steel is increased by
A. silicon and sulphur
B. phosphorous, lead and sulphur
C. sulphur, graphite and aluminium
D. phosphorous and aluminium
E. none of the above.
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17. The percentage of carbon in low carbon steel is
A. 0.05%
B. 0.15%
C. 0.3%
D. 0.5%
E. 0.7%.
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18. Which of the following elements does not impart hardness to steel
A. copper
B. chromium
C. nickel
D. silicon
E. none of the above.
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19. Which of the following is not the correct method of increasing fatigue limit
A. shot peening
B. nitriding of surface
C. cold working
D. surface decarburisation
E. under-stressing.
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20. Connecting rod is usually made of
A. aluminium
B. low carbon steel
C. medium carbon steel
D. high carbon steel
E. cast iron.
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