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1. The time constant of a thermocouple is
A. the time taken to attain the final temperature to be measured
B. the time taken to attain 50% of the value of initial temperature difference
C. the time taken to attain 63.2% of the value of initial temperature difference
D. determined by the time taken to reach 100�C from 0�C
E. none of the above.
Explanation:
2. Cork is a good insulator because it has
A. free electrons
B. atoms colliding frequency
C. low density
D. porous body
E. all of the above.
Explanation:
3. Thermal conductivity of non-metallic amorphous solids with decrease in temperature
A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains constant
D. may increase or decrease depending on temperature
E. unpredictable.
Explanation:
4. Sensible heat is the heat required to
A. change vapour into liquid
B. change liquid into vapour
C. increase the temperature of a liquid of vapour
D. convert water into steam and superheat it
E. convert saturated steam into dry steam.
Explanation:
5. Heat is closely related with
A. liquids
B. energy
C. temperature
D. entropy
E. enthalpy.
Explanation: