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  1. For evaporators and condensers, for the given conditions, the logarithmic mean temperature difference (tm) for parallel flow is __________ that for counter flow.

  2. A.
    equal to
    B.
    less than
    C.
    greater than

  3. A vapour absorption refrigerator uses __________ as a refrigerant.

  4. A.
    water
    B.
    ammonia
    C.
    freon
    D.
    aqua-ammonia

  5. Thermal conductivity of air increases with rise in temperature.

  6. A.
    Correct
    B.
    Incorrect

  7. The material of pipe lines for a system using ammonia as a refrigerant should be copper.

  8. A.
    Yes
    B.
    No

  9. The wave length corresponding to the maximum energy is inversely proportional to the absolute temperature. This statement is called Planck's law.

  10. A.
    Yes
    B.
    No

  11. Which of the following refrigerant has the highest freezing point.

  12. A.
    Ammonia
    B.
    Carbon dioxide
    C.
    Sulphur dioxide
    D.
    R-12

  13. Air conditioning means

  14. A.
    cooling
    B.
    heating
    C.
    dehumidifying
    D.
    all of these

  15. Which of the following would lead to a reduction in thermal resistance?

  16. A.
    In conduction, reduction in the thickness of the material and an increase in thermal conductivity.
    B.
    In convection, stirring of the fluid and cleaning the heating surface.
    C.
    In radiation, increasing the temperature and reducing the emissivity.
    D.
    all of the above

  17. The ratio of the thickness of thermal boundary layer to the thickness of hydrodynamic boundary layer is equal to (Prandtl number)n, where n is equal to

  18. A.
    -1/3
    B.
    -2/3
    C.
    1
    D.
    -1

  19. Free convection flow depends on

  20. A.
    density
    B.
    coefficient of viscosity
    C.
    gravitational force
    D.
    all of these