Description : Prismatic compass is considered more accurate than a surveyor's compass, because (A) It is provided with a better magnetic needle (B) It is provided with a sliding glass in the object vane ( ... whole circle bearings (D) It is provided with a prism to facilitate reading of its graduated circle
Last Answer : (D) It is provided with a prism to facilitate reading of its graduated circle
Description : In a perfect prismatic compass (A) Magnetic axis and geometric axis of the needle coincide (B) Ends of the needle and pivot are in same vertical and horizontal planes (C) Pivot is vertically over the centre of the graduated circle (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) In the earth's magnetic field, a magnetic needle rests in magnetic meridian (B) The angle between the true meridian and the magnetic meridian is ... gravity tends to dip down towards the nearer magnetic pole of the earth (D) All the above
Last Answer : It assures a position which follows a line of magnetic flux
Description : The vertical angle between longitudinal axis of a freely suspended magnetic needle and a horizontal line at its pivot, is known (A) Declination (B) Azimuth (C) Dip (D) Bearing
Last Answer : (C) Dip
Description : The type of bearing generally used to support the discs on a standard disc plough is: A. Ball bearing. B. Tapered roller bearing. C. Plain roller bearing. D. Bush bearing.
Last Answer : B. Tapered roller bearing.
Description : Which of the following bearing is preferred for oscillating conditions? (a) Double row roller bearing (b) Taper roller bearing (c) Needle roller bearing (d) Angular contact single row ball bearing
Last Answer : (c) Needle roller bearing
Description : Define the terms - dip of needle, magnetic bearing, fore bearing and back bearing.
Last Answer : Dip of needle: It is downward inclination or small angle made by freely suspended magnetic needle with the horizontal. Magnetic bearing: Magnetic bearing of a survey line is the horizontal angle ... of line measured in backward direction or opposite direction of survey, is known as back bearing.
Description : 1. Why does a compass needle get deflected when brought near a bar magnet? -Physics-10
Last Answer : The compass needle is a small magnet. When the compass needle is brought close to a bar magnet, the magnetic field lines of the compass needle interact with the magnetic field lines of bar magnet, which causes the compass needle to deflect.
Description : If Veronica spins in a circle with the compass in her hand which force keeps the compass' needle pointing north?
Last Answer : Magnetic Force
Description : A compass is located at the geographical North Pole. In which direction would its needle point?
Last Answer : To the magnetic north pole.
Description : State the functions of needle, glass cover, pivot and adjustable mirror of a compass.
Last Answer : Needle: To direct north-south direction or to give magnetic meridian. Glass cover: To prevent entry of dust in box and movement of needle due to air or wind. Pivot: To support and balance the ... it is in use. Adjustable mirror: For sighting object at high or below level of observer's eye.
Description : The bearings which resist radial loads is known as a) Ball bearing b) bush bearing c) thrust bearing d) journal bearing
Last Answer : d) journal bearing
Description : A bearing designed to resist axial load is known as a) Ball bearing b) bush bearing c) thrust bearing d) journal bearing
Last Answer : c) thrust bearing
Description : The method generally preferred to for contouring an undulating area, is (A) Chain surveying (B) Plane table surveying (C) Tacheometrical surveying (D) Compass surveying
Last Answer : (C) Tacheometrical surveying
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The horizontal angle between magnetic meridian and true meridian at a place is called magnetic declination or variance of the compass (B) The ... lines through places at which the declination is zero are termedagonic lines (D) All the above
Description : What type of bearing will you recommend for use in the conveyor belt roller? (a) Ball-bearing (b) Roller bearing (c) Magnetic bearing (d) None of the mentioned
Last Answer : (b) Roller bearing
Description : The magnetic meridian at any point, is the direction indicated by a freely suspended (A) Magnetic needle (B) And properly balanced magnetic needle (C) Properly balanced and uninfluenced by local attractive force (D) Magnetic needle over an iron pivot
Last Answer : (C) Properly balanced and uninfluenced by local attractive force
Description : With neat sketch, write the procedure of measurement of fore bearing with compass.
Last Answer : For measuring fore bearing of line AB, i) Place the compass over station A, center and level it. ii) Looking through eye slit towards object vane, bisect the ranging rod at station ... which coincides with horse hair at observer end. The observed reading is the fore bearing of line AB
Description : Which of the following is an antifriction bearing? (a) journal bearing (b) collar bearing (c) needle bearing (d) pivot bearing
Last Answer : (c) needle bearing
Description : Needle bearing a roller bearing having a number of smaller diameter roller is well suited to a) Application involving oscillating motion b) Exceptionally high load capacity application at low peripheral speed c) Both (a) and (b) d) None of the above
Last Answer : c) Both (a) and (b)
Description : Open channels supported over trestles, are generally known as (A) Raised canals (B) Aqueducts (C) Siphons (D) Flumes
Last Answer : (D) Flumes
Description : A water channel supported above the ground over trestles, is generally called (A) Flume (B) Canal (C) Aqueduct (D) Tunnel
Last Answer : (A) Flume
Description : Where can I find these briolette jewel rivets?
Last Answer : Have you tried Rio Gems/Findings?
Description : why is my jewel eye sumac drooping?
Last Answer : Need Answer
Description : A dozen Royals gathered round, Entertained by two who clowned. Each King there had servants ten, Though none of them were also men. The lowest servant sometimes might, Defeat the King in a fair fight. A weapon stout, a priceless jewel, The beat of life, a farmer's tool. What is it? -Riddles
Last Answer : A Deck of Cards.
Description : What does the name Jewel mean ?
Last Answer : The name Jewel means precious gem , gem or cherished object.
Description : Who is the jewel of the district ?
Last Answer : Madhyamani Deputy Commissioner of the district.
Last Answer : Jewel Of name Money Gems Or Money.
Description : What are the predators of the jewel beetle?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Where can you find Jewel Cave National Monument?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : What do you mean by 21 jewel automatic?
Last Answer : A timepiece like this Invicta men's diving watch advertised as "21 jewel movement" automatic means that the workings of the watch are jewels, which are harder and won't wear down like metal gears. Jeweled movements were used before quartz and digital watch technology.
Description : Which country was called “the Jewel in the Crown”? (A) The USA (B) India (C) Canada (D) Australia
Last Answer : (B) India
Description : Why magnetic compass is used by sailors and navigators to find the direction?
Last Answer : On a magnetic compass, the needle marked North points towards magnetic North, provided there is no ferrous metal nearby. Magnetic North is not the same as geographic North (North Pole). On a metal ship, the ... tides, a ship should be able to reach a distance port, or at least be with in sight.
Description : What were the historic influences of tea printing paper gunpowderand the magnetic compass?
Description : The laying of sewers is done with A. Magnetic compass B. Theodolite C. Level D. Clinometer
Last Answer : ANS: C
Description : One method of testing for a reversed shunt field coil in a DC generator or motor is by connecting the field to a direct current source, at reduced field rated voltage, and test for ... placed near each field C. test lamp across adjacent fields D. copper jumper across the interpole connections
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : The VOR indications on an RMI whose deviation is not zero: a. Are magnetic b. Are compass c. Are relative d. Must have deviation applied before being used
Last Answer : a. Are magnetic
Description : How does a Magnetic Compass Work?
Last Answer : How does a Magnetic Compass Work? A compass is one of the simplest tools available, and is extremely practical. A compass is a device that shows the direction of north. Before GPS and other ... has to be allowed to move frictionlessly. Almost any resistance will stop the magnet from turning north.
Description : Vanadium steel is generally used for (A) Railway switches and crossing (B) Bearing balls (C) Magnets (D) Axles and spring
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : The bearing capacity of granite is generally (A) 5 to 10 kg/cm2 (B) 15 to 20 kg/cm2 (C) 30 to 35 kg/cm2 (D) 40 to 45 kg/cm2
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : The steel pile which is generally sunk in soft clay or loose sand of low bearing capacity, is (A) H-pile (B) Pipe pile (C) Screw pile (D) Disc pile
Description : In soft clay of low bearing capacity, the type of steel pile generally used, is (A) H-pile (B) Screw pile (C) Disc pile (D) Pipe pile
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : In soils possessing low bearing capacity, the type of foundation generally provided, is (A) Column footing (B) Grillage footing (C) Raft footing (D) All the above
Last Answer : Option D
Description : Which of the following statements regarding the use of a current measuring instrument is correct? A. It must be connected in series with the circuit. B. You should always start with the lowest range ... of polarity. D. An external shunt is generally utilized where current is less than 10 amperes.
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : The vent valve provided in a liquid handling centrifugal pump is (A) Generally a needle valve (B) Used to release any gases that might be vapour locking the pump (C) Helpful in easy removal of samples (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : The horizontal angle between true meridian and magnetic meridian, is known (A) Bearing (B) Magnetic declination( C) Dip (D) Convergence
Last Answer : (B) Magnetic declination
Description : The magnetic bearing of a line is 32° and the magnetic declination is 10° 15' W. The true bearing is (A) 21° 45' (B) 42° 15' (C) 42° 15' W (D) 21° 45' W
Last Answer : (A) 21° 45'
Description : A bearing of a line is also known as (A) Magnetic bearing (B) True bearing (C) Azimuth (D) Reduced bearing
Last Answer : (B) True bearing
Description : Whole circle bearing of a line is preferred to a quadrantal bearing merely because (A) Bearing is not completely specified by an angle (B) Bearing is completely specified by an angle ... different in different quadrants (D) Its Trigonometrical values may be extracted from ordinary tables easily
Last Answer : (B) Bearing is completely specified by an angle