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1
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  1. The primary reason for using water rather than oil as a suspension medium for wet
    method baths is that

(a) Water is more chemically inert than oil
(b) Bath flammability hazards are eliminated
(c) Water has the capability to dissolve the needed rust inhibitors
(d) Water baths may be used at a lower temperature than oil baths

A

(b) Bath flammability hazards are eliminated

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  1. Wet magnetic particle strength is checked by which of the following?

(a) Specific gravity
(b) Optical density
(c) Settling test
(d) None of the above

A

(c) Settling test

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  1. A residual circular field may be objectionable because:

(a) Grinding may produce heat cracks
(b) Machining may create external poles
(c) Heat treating may lead to tight surface cracks\
(d) All of the above

A

(b) Machining may create external poles

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  1. A prod method would be most sensitive to cracks:

(a) Parallel to a line connecting the prod contract points
(b) Tangential to a radius from each prod contact point
(c) Perpendicular to a line connecting the prod contact points
(d) Perpendicular to the long axis

A

(a) Parallel to a line connecting the prod contract points

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  1. Highest sensitivity to fine surface cracks would be obtained by which of the following
    techniques?

(a) Residual field, wet method
(b) Residual field, dry method
(c) Continuous field, wet method
(d) Continuous field, dry method

A

(c) Continuous field, wet method

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  1. Maximum practical prod spacing for a 2000 amp unit is about:

(a) 100 mm
(b) 200 mm
(c) 300 mm
(d) 450 mm

A

(b) 200 mm

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  1. Demagnetisation with reversing DC is more effective than AC because:

(a) DC is more penetrating
(b) Demagnetisation is assisted by the skin effect
(c) DC is more direct
(d) Not true-AC is more effective

A

(a) DC is more penetrating

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  1. Fluorescent magnetic particle indications should be inspected under

(a) Fluorescent light
(b) Any light
(c) Black light
(d) Red light

A

(c) Black light

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  1. A discontinuity which is produced during solidification of the molten metal is called:

(a) Inherent
(b) Processing
(c) Service
(d) None of the above

A

(a) Inherent

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  1. Cracks which are caused by a combination of tensile stress and corrosion are called:

(a) Intergranular stress corrosion cracking
(b) Cycling cracks
(c) Stress corrosion cracking
(d) Fatigue cracks

A

(c) Stress corrosion cracking

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  1. The type of discontinuity potentially most harmful to the useful life of a part is:

(a) Slag inclusions
(b) Magnetic writing
(c) Porosity
(d) Surface cracks

A

(d) Surface cracks

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  1. Magnetic particle test indications which are due to cold work can best be removed by:

(a) Demagnetisation
(b) Using a lower current
(c) Using penetrant testing
(d) Re-heat treating

A

D

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  1. Which of the following might cause non relevant indications?

(a) Magnetic writing
(b) Indications at the edges of a braze joint
(c) A joint between hard and soft steels
(d) All of the above

A

(a) Magnetic writing
(b) Indications at the edges of a braze joint
(c) A joint between hard and soft steels
(d) All of the above

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  1. A continuous linear indication along the edge of a new fillet weld would most likely be a:

(a) Crater crack
(b) Fatigue crack
(c) Stress corrosion crack
(d) Heat affected zone hydrogen crack

A

(d) Heat affected zone hydrogen crack

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  1. Ferromagnetic material is:

(a) Strongly attracted by a magnet
(b) Capable of being magnetized
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Not capable of being magnetized

A

(c) Both (a) and (b)

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  1. The retentivity of a material describes:

(a) The ease with which it can be magnetized
(b) The depth of the magnetic field in the part
(c) The length of time required to demagnetise it
(d) The ability to retain the magnetic field

A

(d) The ability to retain the magnetic field

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  1. Which of the following can be magnetised?

(a) Iron
(b) Nickel
(c) Cobalt
(d) All of the above

A

(a) Iron
(b) Nickel
(c) Cobalt
(d) All of the above

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  1. The magnetic field is strongest when:

(a) The magnetising voltage is flowing
(b) The magnetising current is flowing
(c) The material exhibits high coercive forces
(d) The magnetising current is not flowing

A

(b) The magnetising current is flowing

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  1. The unit usually used to denote flux density is the:

(a) Gauss
(b) Henry
(c) Farad
(d) Ampere

A

(a) Gauss

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  1. Which statement is true when related to magnetic lines of force?

(a) They never cross
(b) They are most dense at the poles of a magnet
(c) They seek the path of least resistance
(d) All of the above

A

(a) They never cross
(b) They are most dense at the poles of a magnet
(c) They seek the path of least resistance
(d) All of the above

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  1. Magnetic lines of force:

(a) Travel in straight lines
(b) Form a closed loop
(c) Are randomly oriented
(d) Overlay in highly ferromagnetic materials

A

(b) Form a closed loop

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  1. The areas on a magnetised part from which the magnetic field is leaving or returning into the part are called:

(a) Salient points
(b) Defects
(c) Magnetic poles
(d) Nodes

A

(c) Magnetic poles

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  1. The magnetism which remains in a piece of magnetisable material after the
    magnetising force has been removed is called the:

(a) Tramp field
(b) Residual field
(c) Damped field
(d) Permanent field

A

(b) Residual field

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  1. Which technique is the most sensitive?

(a) Continuous
(b) Residual
(c) Interrupted
(d) Counter current

A

(a) Continuous

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  1. The point at which the magnetism in a material cannot be increased even though the magnetising force continues to increase is known as the:

(a) Salient pole
(b) Saturation point
(c) Residual point
(d) Remnant point

A

(b) Saturation point

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26
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  1. An electric current through a copper wire:

(a) Creates a magnetic field around the wire
(b) Creates magnetic poles in the wire
(c) Magnetises the wire
(d) Does not create a magnetic field

A

(a) Creates a magnetic field around the wire

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  1. A longitudinal surface crack in a circularly magnetised part will cause:

(a) The magnetic field to die out
(b) A decrease in permeability
(c) A magnetic leakage field
(d) A current to flow

A

(c) A magnetic leakage field

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  1. The type of current that is best suited to detect surface discontinuities is:

(a) DC
(b) AC
(c) Pulsating DC
(d) Half wave

A

(b) AC

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  1. Demagnetisation:

(a) May be easy or difficult depending on the type of material
(b) Is easy for materials having a high coercive force
(c) Is always most difficult in materials retaining a high residual field
(d) All of the above answers are correct

A

(a) May be easy or difficult depending on the type of material

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  1. Retentivity:

(a) Represents the ability to induce magnetism in a ferromagnetic body by an
outside magnetising force
(b) Represents the ability of a material to resist the establishment of magnetic flux
within it
(c) Represents the ability of a material to retain a portion of the magnetic field set
up in it after the magnetising force has been removed
(d) Is not a term used in magnetic particle testing

A

(c) Represents the ability of a material to retain a portion of the magnetic field set
up in it after the magnetising force has been removed

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  1. What rule describes the direction of current flow (+ to -) when lines of magnetic force surround a conductor?

(a) Left hand rule
(b) Right hand rule
(c) Flux rule
(d) Reluctance rule

A

(b) Right hand rule

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  1. The proper number of ampere-turns for a given test specimen is determined by:

(a) Its length
(b) The material and its diameter
(c) Both the length and the material
(d) Its diameter and length

A

(d) Its diameter and length
(c) Both the length and the material

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33
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  1. An electrical yoke produces:

(a) A longitudinal field
(b) A circular field
(c) Alternating fields
(d) A swinging field

A

(a) A longitudinal field

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  1. In longitudinal magnetisation the proper term for calculating magnetising force is:

(a) Amperes
(b) Ampere-turns
(c) Watts
(d) Ohms

A

(b) Ampere-turns

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  1. The amount of amperage used for magnetic particle inspection using the prod method is determined from the:

(a) Type of material
(b) Distance between the prods
(c) Diameter of the part
(d) Total length of the part

A

(b) Distance between the prods

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  1. Which of the following is the most effective method for the detection of extremely deep-lying defects:

(a) Dry residual method using DC surge
(b) Wet continuous method using half wave rectified current
(c) Wet residual method
(d) Dry continuous method using half wave rectified current with prods

A

(d) Dry continuous method using half wave rectified current with prods

37
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  1. What method provides greater sensitivity, particularly in locating subsurface discontinuities?

(a) Continuous
(b) Residual
(c) Circular
(d) Longitudinal

A

(a) Continuous

38
Q
  1. Which type of current has a ‘skin effect’:

(a) AC
(b) DC
(c) Half wave rectified
(d) Full wave rectified

A

(a) AC

39
Q
  1. When using the wet continuous method, the flow of suspension from the hose should be shut off:

(a) Immediately after applying the current
(b) Immediately before applying the current
(c) While the current is flowing
(d) Thirty seconds before applying the current

A

(c) While the current is flowing

40
Q
  1. The area of maximum induced field strength using a yoke is:

(a) At the north pole of the yoke
(b) At the south pole of the yoke
(c) The area directly between the poles
(d) on the outside of pole pieces

A

(c) The area directly between the poles

41
Q
  1. The strongest magnetic field in a coil is at the:

(a) Outside edge
(b) Inside edge
(c) Centre
(d) End

A

(b) Inside edge

42
Q
  1. What equipment is used to determine if a part has been demagnetised?

(a) A magnet on the part
(b) A field meter
(c) A survey meter
(d) Careful observation for clinging magnetic particles

A

(b) A field meter

43
Q
  1. Which of the following will best define surface cracks?

(a) Half wave rectified AC
(b) DC
(c) AC
(d) Surge current

A

(c) AC

44
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  1. Applying the theory of the ‘Right Hand Rule’, a longitudinal surface defect in a round bar is detected by ‘current passing in a direction parallel to the direction of expected defects’ because:

(a) The current direction is in line with the defect
(b) The magnetic field is at right angles to the defect
(c) It makes no difference
(d) The magnetic field is parallel to the defect

A

(b) The magnetic field is at right angles to the defect

45
Q
  1. Why are magnetic particles available in different colours?

(a) For colour contrast with the part surface
(b) To enhance the detection of indications
(c) For both a and b
(d) Different colours are used with different magnetic flux values

A

(c) For both a and b

46
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  1. A magnetic particle build-up from a discontinuity is strongest when the discontinuity is oriented:

(a) 180o to the magnetic field
(b) 45o to the magnetic field
(c) 90o to the magnetic field
(d) 90o to the current flow

A

(c) 90o to the magnetic field

47
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  1. Why is it preferable to disassemble parts before magnetic particle inspection?

(a) Disassembly makes all surface areas visible
(b) Interfaces will create leakage fields which may confuse the inspection
(c) It is usually easier to handle the disassembled parts
(d) All of the above

A

(a) Disassembly makes all surface areas visible
(b) Interfaces will create leakage fields which may confuse the inspection
(c) It is usually easier to handle the disassembled parts
(d) All of the above

48
Q
  1. Fluorescent magnetic particle indications should be inspected under

(a) Fluorescent light
(b) Any light
(c) Black light
(d) Neon light

A

(c) Black light

49
Q
  1. Why should one avoid using a high velocity flow of a wet testing media over the test area

(a) It may wash away a fine or lightly held indication
(b) This is not a problem
(c) It may splash particle into eyes
(d) None of the above are correct

A

(a) It may wash away a fine or lightly held indication

50
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  1. What are the three causes of non-relevant indications?

(a) Lack of fusion, change of section thickness, grinding cracks
(b) Change of section thickness, very high amperage, drilled hole near surface
(c) Very high amperage, drilled hole near surface, blow holes
(d) Drilled hole near surface, very high amperage, lack of fusion

A

(b) Change of section thickness, very high amperage, drilled hole near surface

51
Q
  1. A defect open to the surface produces an indication which is

(a) Sharp and distinct
(b) Wide and indefinite
(c) Criss-cross
(d) High and fuzzy

A

(a) Sharp and distinct

52
Q
  1. Magnetic particle inspection is not a reliable method of detecting

(a) Laps
(b) Deep seated cavities
(c) Cracks
(d) Seams

A

(b) Deep seated cavities

53
Q
  1. Wet magnetic bath strength is checked by which of the following

(a) Specific gravity
(b) Optical density
(c) Settling test
(d) None of the above

A

(c) Settling test

53
Q
  1. When preparing a bath it is important to have the bath strength at a proper level, as too many particles can result in:

(a) Lowering the test amperage
(b) Having to increase the magnetising current
(c) Masking the indications
(d) None of the above

A

(c) Masking the indications

54
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  1. Magnetic particle is a non-destructive examination method used for:

(a) Locating surface discontinuities
(b) Near surface discontinuities
(c) Both a and b
(d) Material separation

A

(c) Both a and b

55
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  1. The permeability of a material describes:

(a) The ease with which it can be magnetized
(b) The depth of the magnetic field in the part
(c) The length of time required to demagnetise it
(d) The ability to retain the magnetic field

A

(a) The ease with which it can be magnetized

56
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  1. A part is adaptable to magnetic particle inspection if

(a) It is attached to an electrostatic field
(b) The material is ferromagnetic
(c) The material is non-ferrous
(d) The material is an electric conductor

A

(b) The material is ferromagnetic

57
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  1. If a crack exists in a circular magnet, the attraction of magnetic particles to the crack is caused by:

(a) A coercive force
(b) A leakage field
(c) A Doppler effect
(d) A high reluctance at the crack

A

(b) A leakage field

58
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  1. The flux within and surrounding a magnetised part or around a conductor carrying a current is known as:

(a) Saturation point
(b) Magnetic field
(c) Ferromagnetic
(d) Paramagnetic

A

(b) Magnetic field

59
Q
  1. A metal that is difficult to magnetise is said to have:

(a) High permeability
(b) Low permeability
(c) High reluctance
(d) Low retentivity

A

(b) Low permeability

60
Q
  1. Which residual field is most difficult to demagnetise?

(a) Longitudinal
(b) Circular
(c) Vector
(d) Binodal

A

(b) Circular

61
Q
  1. Which brings out surface indications most clearly?

(a) AC
(b) DC
(c) Pulsed DC
(d) DC with surge

A

(a) AC

62
Q
  1. To detect lengthwise defects on the inside diameter of hollow parts, you should:

(a) Pass current through it
(b) Magnetise with a coil
(c) Pass current through a central conductor
(d) Increase the amperage used

A

(c) Pass current through a central conductor

63
Q
  1. Which of the following is most often used for dry magnetic particle inspection:

(a) Full cycle direct current
(b) Half wave rectified alternating current
(c) High voltage, low amperage current
(d) Direct current from electrolytic cells

A

(b) Half wave rectified alternating current

64
Q
  1. When a magnetic field is induced in a part with prods spaced 150mm apart, the field is:

(a) Solenoidal
(b) Circular
(c) Longitudinal
(d) Distorted trapezoidal

A

(b) Circular

65
Q
  1. With current flowing from + to - in a coil, a longitudinal field is created. Which of the following may be used to establish the direction of the magnetic field?

(a) Left hand rule
(b) Right hand rule
(c) Ohms law
(d) There is no relevant law

A

(b) Right hand rule

66
Q
  1. Which form of magnetisation is easiest to control in most parts?

(a) Longitudinal magnetisation
(b) Permanent magnetism
(c) Circular magnetization
(d) Parallel magnetization

A

(a) Longitudinal magnetisation

67
Q
  1. The strength of a magnetic field within a coil is determined by:

(a) The current in the coil
(b) The number of turns in the coil\
(c) The diameter of the coil
(d) All of the above factors

A

(a) The current in the coil
(b) The number of turns in the coil\
(c) The diameter of the coil
(d) All of the above factors

68
Q
  1. The field in a section of pipe being magnetised by means of a central conductor is stronger at:

(a) The ends of the pipe
(b) The outer surface of the pipe
(c) The inside surface of the pipe
(d) The middle of the pipe wall

A

(c) The inside surface of the pipe

69
Q
  1. The space within and surrounding a magnetized part of a conductor carrying a current is known as:

(a) Saturation point
(b) Magnetic field
(c) Ferromagnetic
(d) Paramagnetic

A

(b) Magnetic field

70
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  1. Subjecting the part to a magnetic field that is constantly reversing in polarity and
    gradually diminishing in strength accomplishes which of the following:

(a) Magnetises the part
(b) Removes residual field from the part
(c) Soaks in the flux density
(d) Helps find deep lying defects

A

(b) Removes residual field from the part

71
Q
  1. The type of method most frequently used with mobile equipment is the:

(a) Indirect induction method
(b) Wet method with auxiliary tank
(c) Yoke method
(d) Dry magnetic particle powder method

A

(d) Dry magnetic particle powder method

72
Q
  1. Which of the following is NOT a liquid vehicle in which particles are suspended in
    magnetic particle testing:

(a) Water treated with a wetting agent
(b) Kerosene
(c) Gasoline
(d) Water treated with antifoam

A

(c) Gasoline

73
Q
  1. The most common cause of non relevant indications in MT is:

(a) Over magnetisation
(b) Low amperage
(c) High flux density
(d) Under magnetisation

A

(a) Over magnetisation

74
Q
  1. When a ferromagnetic material is in an unmagnetized state, the domains are:

(a) Aligned in a North and South direction
(b) Aligned in an East West direction
(c) Randomly organized
(d) Balanced to produce a gauss rating of 2

A

(c) Randomly organized

75
Q
  1. Paramagnetic materials:

(a) Are commonly inspected using magnetic particle testing
(b) Are affected by magnetic fields
(c) Cannot be magnetized
(d) Have low reluctance to establishment of magnetic flux

A

(b) Are affected by magnetic fields

76
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  1. What type of magnetization uses the formula:
    I = 45000/(L/D)N where I is the current in Amperes, N the number of turns of the
    magnetizing coil, L the length of the cylindrical test piece and D its diameter.

(a) Circular
(b) Longitudinal
(c) Swinging field
(d) Central conductor

A

(b) Longitudinal

77
Q
  1. The magnetic field is the strongest when:

(a) The magnetising current is flowing
(b) The magnetising voltage is applied
(c) The leakage field is flowing
(d) The magnetising current is off

A

(a) The magnetising current is flowing

78
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  1. The retentivity of a material describes:
    (a) The length of time required to demagnetise it

(b) The depth of the magnetic field in the part
(c) The ability to retain the magnetic field
(d) The ease with which it can be demagnetized

A

(c) The ability to retain the magnetic field

79
Q
  1. A material with a wider hysteresis loop has:

(a) Lower reluctance
(b) Lower residual magnetism
(c) Higher residual magnetism
(d) Higher permeability

A

(c) Higher residual magnetism

80
Q
  1. The unit usually used to denote flux density is the:

(a) Henry
(b) Angstrom
(c) Gauss
(d) Ampere

A

(c) Gauss

81
Q
  1. Which technique is the most sensitive?

(a) Residual
(b) Continuous
(c) Permanent
(d) Interrupted

A

(b) Continuous

82
Q
  1. An electric current through a copper wire:

(a) Creates a magnetic field around the wire
(b) Creates magnetic poles in the wire
(c) Magnetises the wire
(d) Does not create a magnetic field

A

(a) Creates a magnetic field around the wire

83
Q
  1. What rule describes the direction of current flow (+ to -) when lines of magnetic force surround a conductor?

(a) Left hand rule
(b) Right hand rule
(c) Flux density rule
(d) Reluctance rule

A

(b) Right hand rule

84
Q
  1. The areas on a magnetised part from which the magnetic field is leaving or returning into the part are called:

(a) Salient points
(b) Defects
(c) Magnetic poles
(d) Nodes

A

(c) Magnetic poles

85
Q
  1. The opposition that a ferromagnetic material shows to the establishment of a magnetic field is called:

(a) Retentivity
(b) Reluctance
(c) Coercive force
(d) Permeability

A

(b) Reluctance

86
Q
  1. The magnetism which remains in a piece of magnetisable material after the
    magnetising force has been removed is called the:

(a) Tramp field
(b) Residual field
(c) Damped field
(d) Permanent field

A

(b) Residual field

87
Q
  1. A material with a narrower hysteresis loop has:

(a) Higher permeability
(b) Lower retentivity
(c) Lower coercive force
(d) All of the above

A

(a) Higher permeability
(b) Lower retentivity
(c) Lower coercive force
(d) All of the above

88
Q
  1. The correct number of ampere-turns for a given test specimen is determined by:

(a) Its length
(b) The material and its diameter
(c) Both the length and the material
(d) Its diameter and length

A

(d) Its diameter and length

MT L1 (5 decks)

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