106 Flashcards

1
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A liquid has a ______ shape and a _______ volume

A

Changeable; fixed

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2
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Kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m^3 ) is the unit of metric measurement for

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Density

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3
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The temperature of a liquid decreases as it

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Evaporates

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4
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During laminar flow, the fluid in a pipe

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Moves in parallel layers

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5
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The solubilty of a gas in a liquid is usually _______ at the liquid’s boiling point.

A

Lowest

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6
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Activated carbon is widely used for

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Absorbing impurities

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7
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At room temperature, carbon is chemically

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Inert

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8
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Excessive noise in electric hand tools often indicates

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Carbon brush problems

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9
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Nonporous carbon seals are used in applications where

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Even a tiny leak would be harmful

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10
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In shaft seals that have two individual packing rings, the joints should be positioned ______° apart

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180

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11
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Plastics that can be reheated and reshaped many times are called

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Thermoplastics

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12
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What method of molding produces intricate parts at high speed and low cost?

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Injection molding

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13
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In filament winding, glass fiber is wound around a form called a(n)

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Mandrel

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14
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When drilling most plastics, you should reduce the feed rate just before the drill point ____ the work

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Penetrates the far side of

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15
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When preparing an area of corroded surface to be patched, which side of the material should be cleaned?

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Both sides

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16
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If stretched to twice Its normal length and released, an elastomer will

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Retum to Its orginal shape

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17
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Class T rubber compounds resist damage from

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Extreme temperature

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18
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Most rubber compounds are

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Flammable

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19
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In vulcanization, the more sulfur that is added, the ______ the rubber becomes

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Harder

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20
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What characteristic is most important in the rubber coating of wire in extension cords?

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Flexibility

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21
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Cutting a log lengthwise through or near its centerine produces a ____ cut

22
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The actual length of a board is stated in ______ feet. Lumber is sold in _____ feet

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Running, board

23
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The best veneer in softwood plywood is graded

24
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Wood with many knots should not be used for structural support because it is

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How deep should the pilot hole for a screw be drilled in softwood?
Half the screw length
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Air-eritrained concrete is commonly used for
Structres exposed to severe cold
27
Cinder block is commonly used for construction
Above ground
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Type N mortar is a ______ -strength mortar used for ______ -bearing clay tile construction.
Medium; load
29
Which type of plaster sets very quickly and should be used only for small patching jobs?
Plaster of Paris
30
The correct size of the pane of glass for this window is W/ picture illustration
23 ^7/8 in x 26 ^7/8 in
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Convection heat is the
Transter of heat by fluids
32
What type of insulation can withstand both high and low temperatures, is chemically inert and may be used in ovens and freezers?
Mineral wool
33
You can use lead sheet or plastic film for
Reducing vibration of pipes or ducts
34
An asphalt coating serves as a(n) ______ on the outside of underground walls
Moisture barrier
35
Which of the following materials has the highest dielectric strength?
Mica
36
The part of a paint that binds solid particles into a uniform film is called the
Vehicle
37
The single most important factor for success in painting a structure is
Surtace preparation
38
In sandblasting, the intensity that produces the best anchor pattern for paint is called _____ blasting
White
39
The color specified by ANSI to Indicate first-aid stations and safety equipment in a plant is
Green
40
The process of melting zing with an oxyacetylene flame and spraying it onto a metal surface for protection is called
Metalizing
41
Which pH value below indicates an acid solution?
5
42
The solvent, ______ should not be used for cleaning because it is highly fammable and irritates the skin.
Gasoline
43
You should use _____ acid to dissolve hard water deposits in heating and cooling systems.
Sulfamic
44
Chemicals used to prevent the formation of scale in piping systems and boilers are called:
Sequestrants
45
Fires involving electrical equipment and wiring are designated
Class C
46
The completion of all chemical and physical reactions that affect adhesive bonding is called
Curing
47
An adhesive made of water-soluble gums and starches is called
Mucilage
48
The strongest adhesive joint is the _____ joint
Bevel lap
49
Good electrical insulation is provided by ______ tape
Rubber
50
Tapes coated with fluorocarbon adhesives are used where service conditions include
High temperatures