The particle size of clay

Description : Which of the following is the correct order of increasing size of the grains of soil particles? 1. Clay 2. Silt 3. Sand 4. Gravel (a) BCDA (b) ABCD (c) DCBA (d) ADCB

Last Answer : Ans: (b)

Bucket elevators are not suitable for the vertical lifting of __________ materials. (A) Fine (e.g. - 200 mesh size coal) (B) Sticky (e.g. clay paste) (C) Small lumpy (e.g. grains and sand) (D) Free flowing

Description : Bucket elevators are not suitable for the vertical lifting of __________ materials. (A) Fine (e.g. - 200 mesh size coal) (B) Sticky (e.g. clay paste) (C) Small lumpy (e.g. grains and sand) (D) Free flowing

Last Answer : (B) Sticky (e.g. clay paste

The size of clay particles are— (A) 1•0 mm (B) 0•2 – 0•02 mm (C) < 0•02 mm (D) < 0•002 mm

Description : The size of clay particles are— (A) 1•0 mm (B) 0•2 – 0•02 mm (C) < 0•02 mm (D) < 0•002 mm

Last Answer : (D) < 0•002 mm

Maximum size of clay particles is: (A) 0.002 mm (B) 0.04 mm (C) 0.06 mm (D) 0.08 mm

Description : Maximum size of clay particles is: (A) 0.002 mm (B) 0.04 mm (C) 0.06 mm (D) 0.08 mm

Last Answer : (A) 0.002 mm

Select the incorrect statement. (A) Effective cohesion of a soil can never have a negative value. (B) Effective angle of internal friction for coarse grained soils is rarely below 30°. (C) Effective angle of internal friction for a soil increases as state of compactness increases. (D) Effective angle of internal friction is a complicated function of mineralogy and clay size content.

Description : Select the incorrect statement. (A) Effective cohesion of a soil can never have a negative value. (B) Effective angle of internal friction for coarse grained soils is rarely below 30°. (C ... (D) Effective angle of internal friction is a complicated function of mineralogy and clay size content.

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

For a given size of bucket, the ideal output of a dragline will be least in (A) Moist loam (B) Sand and gravel (C) Good common earth (D) Wet sticky clay

Description : For a given size of bucket, the ideal output of a dragline will be least in (A) Moist loam (B) Sand and gravel (C) Good common earth (D) Wet sticky clay

Last Answer : (D) Wet sticky clay

For which of the following materials, the output of power shovels for a fixed shovel size will be maximum (A) Moist loam (B) Good common earth (C) Well blasted rock (D) Wet sticky clay

Description : For which of the following materials, the output of power shovels for a fixed shovel size will be maximum (A) Moist loam (B) Good common earth (C) Well blasted rock (D) Wet sticky clay

Last Answer : (A) Moist loam

Particles of 0.002 mm size are that of (A) Clay (B) Sand (C) Gravel (D) None of these

Description : Particles of 0.002 mm size are that of (A) Clay (B) Sand (C) Gravel (D) None of these

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

Consider the following statements: 1. The benefit of surcharge and depth of foundation is only marginal in case of footings on purely cohesive soils. 2. The bearing capacity of a footing in pure clay increases with increase in size of the footing. 3. Size effects in plate load tests are more important in case of cohesionless soils. Which of these statements are correct? (a) 1, 2 & 3 (b) 1 & 2 only (c) 2 & 3 only (d) 1 & 3 only

Description : Consider the following statements: 1. The benefit of surcharge and depth of foundation is only marginal in case of footings on purely cohesive soils. 2. The bearing capacity of a footing in pure clay increases with increase in size of the ... , 2 & 3 (b) 1 & 2 only (c) 2 & 3 only (d) 1 & 3 only

Last Answer : (d) 1 & 3 only

When a potter makes pots of different size and shape from kneaded clay. This change in shape and size is due to ________. a) force b)pressure c)area d)direction

Description : When a potter makes pots of different size and shape from kneaded clay. This change in shape and size is due to ________. a) force b)pressure c)area d)direction

Last Answer : a) force

Assertion :- Filtration of colloidal particles is not possible by filter paper. Reason :- Size of colloidal particle is less than filter paper pores.

Description : Assertion :- Filtration of colloidal particles is not possible by filter paper. Reason :- Size of colloidal particle is less than filter paper pores.

Last Answer : Assertion :- Filtration of colloidal particles is not possible by filter paper. Reason :- Size of ... D. If both Assertion & Reason are False.

How does particle size affect the time it takes to dissolve in water?

Description : How does particle size affect the time it takes to dissolve in water?

Last Answer : The smaller the particle size, the surface area is larger and the dissolution is faster.

What is the smallest particle size that normal vacuum filter will trap?

Description : What is the smallest particle size that normal vacuum filter will trap?

Last Answer : Normal filters will trap dust but may miss microparticles like peices of pollen

The settlement of a particle in sedimentation tank, is affected by A. Velocity of flow B. Viscosity of water C. Size and shape of solid D. All the above

Description : The settlement of a particle in sedimentation tank, is affected by A. Velocity of flow B. Viscosity of water C. Size and shape of solid D. All the above

Last Answer : ANS: D

Fick's law relates to (A) Energy consumption (B) Final particle size (C) Feed size (D) None of these

Description : Fick's law relates to (A) Energy consumption (B) Final particle size (C) Feed size (D) None of these

Last Answer : (A) Energy consumption

Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Gape is the greatest distance between the crushing surfaces or the jaws (B) The angle of nip (2α) is the angle between roll faces at the level where they will just take hold of a particle and draw it in the crushing zone (C) Crushing efficiency is the ratio of the energy absorbed by the solid to the surfaces energy created by crushing (D) Reduction ratio is the ratio of the maximum size of the particles in the feed to that in the product

Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Gape is the greatest distance between the crushing surfaces or the jaws (B) The angle of nip (2α) is the angle between roll faces at the level where they will ... Reduction ratio is the ratio of the maximum size of the particles in the feed to that in the product

Last Answer : (C) Crushing efficiency is the ratio of the energy absorbed by the solid to the surfaces energy created by crushing

Jigging is a technique by which different particles can be (A) Separated by particle size (B) Separated by particle density (C) Separated by particle shape (D) Mixed

Description : Jigging is a technique by which different particles can be (A) Separated by particle size (B) Separated by particle density (C) Separated by particle shape (D) Mixed

Last Answer : (A) Separated by particle size

According to Bond crushing law, the work required to form particle of size 'D' from very large feed is (where (S/V)p and (S/V) f are surface to volume ratio of the product and feed respectively). (A) (S/V)p (B) √(S/V)p (C) (S/V) 2 p (D) (S/V) f

Description : According to Bond crushing law, the work required to form particle of size 'D' from very large feed is (where (S/V)p and (S/V) f are surface to volume ratio of the product and feed respectively). (A) (S/V)p (B) √(S/V)p (C) (S/V) 2 p (D) (S/V) f

Last Answer : (B) √(S/V)

Arrange the following size reduction equipment in the decreasing order of the average particle size produced by each of them. (A) Jaw crusher, Ball mill, Fluid energy mill(B) Ball mill, Jaw crusher, Fluid energy mill(C) Fluid energy mill, Jaw crusher, Ball mill(D) Fluid energy mill, Ball mill, Jaw crusher

Description : Arrange the following size reduction equipment in the decreasing order of the average particle size produced by each of them. (A) Jaw crusher, Ball mill, Fluid energy mill (B) Ball mill, Jaw crusher, Fluid ... C) Fluid energy mill, Jaw crusher, Ball mill (D) Fluid energy mill, Ball mill, Jaw crusher

Last Answer : (A) Jaw crusher, Ball mill, Fluid energy mill

The resistance offered by the filter used in a bag filter is proportional to (where, c = dust concentration, and s = particle size). (A) c/s (B) s/c (C) s . c (D) 1/s . c

Description : The resistance offered by the filter used in a bag filter is proportional to (where, c = dust concentration, and s = particle size). (A) c/s (B) s/c (C) s . c (D) 1/s . c

Last Answer : (A) c/s

Rittinger's crushing law states that (A) Work required to form a particle of any size is proportional to the square of the surface to volume ratio of the product (B) Work required to form a particle of a particular size is proportional to the square root of the surface to volume ratio of the product (C) Work required in crushing is proportional to the new surface created (D) For a given machine and feed, crushing efficiency is dependent on the size of the feed & product

Description : Rittinger's crushing law states that (A) Work required to form a particle of any size is proportional to the square of the surface to volume ratio of the product (B) Work required to form a ... ) For a given machine and feed, crushing efficiency is dependent on the size of the feed & product

Last Answer : (C) Work required in crushing is proportional to the new surface created

In a grinding operation, the limiting particle size is the size of the __________ particle in the sample. (A) Smallest (B) Largest (C) Either (A) or (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)

Description : In a grinding operation, the limiting particle size is the size of the __________ particle in the sample. (A) Smallest (B) Largest (C) Either (A) or (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)

Last Answer : (D) Neither (A) nor (B)

Bond crushing law (A) Calls for relatively less energy for the smaller product particles, than does the Rittinger law (B) Is less realistic in estimating the power requirements of commercial crushers (C) States that the work required to form particle of any size from very large feed is proportional to the square root of the volume to surface ratio of the product (D) States that the work required for the crushing is proportional to the new surface created

Description : Bond crushing law (A) Calls for relatively less energy for the smaller product particles, than does the Rittinger law (B) Is less realistic in estimating the power requirements of commercial crushers ( ... (D) States that the work required for the crushing is proportional to the new surface created

Last Answer : (A) Calls for relatively less energy for the smaller product particles, than does the Rittinger law

As particle size is reduced (A) Screening becomes progressively more difficult (B) Screening becomes progressively easier (C) Capacity and effectiveness of the screen is increased (D) None of these

Description : As particle size is reduced (A) Screening becomes progressively more difficult (B) Screening becomes progressively easier (C) Capacity and effectiveness of the screen is increased (D) None of these

Last Answer : (A) Screening becomes progressively more difficult

Particle size range in which dust catcher (gravity settling chamber) works most effectively and efficiently is __________ microns. (A) < 5 (B) 10 to 25 (C) < 74 (D) > 1000

Description : Particle size range in which dust catcher (gravity settling chamber) works most effectively and efficiently is __________ microns. (A) < 5 (B) 10 to 25 (C) < 74 (D) > 1000

Last Answer : (C) < 74

Leaching rate is independent of the (A) Agitation (B) Temperature (C) Particle size (D) None of these

Description : Leaching rate is independent of the (A) Agitation (B) Temperature (C) Particle size (D) None of these

Last Answer : (D) None of these

Minimum fluidisation velocity for a specific system depends upon the (A) Particle size (B) Fluid viscosity (C) Density of both the particle & the fluid (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Description : Minimum fluidisation velocity for a specific system depends upon the (A) Particle size (B) Fluid viscosity (C) Density of both the particle & the fluid (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

A gas (density = 1.5 kg/m3 , viscosity = 2 × 10 ‒5 kg/m.s) flowing through a packed bed (particle size = 0.5 cm, porosity = 0.5) at a superficial velocity of 2 m/s causes a pressure drop of 8400 Pa/m. The pressure drop for another gas, with density of 1.5 kg/m3and viscosity of 3 × 10 ‒5kg/m.s flowing at 3 m/s will be (A) 8400 Pa/m (B) 12600 Pa/m (C) 18900 Pa/m (D) 16800 Pa/m

Description : A gas (density = 1.5 kg/m3 , viscosity = 2 10 -5 kg/m.s) flowing through a packed bed (particle size = 0.5 cm, porosity = 0.5) at a superficial velocity of 2 m/s causes a pressure drop of 8400 Pa/m. The ... flowing at 3 m/s will be (A) 8400 Pa/m (B) 12600 Pa/m (C) 18900 Pa/m (D) 16800 Pa/m

Last Answer : (B) 12600 Pa/m

Slugging in a fluidised bed can be avoided by using (A) Tall narrow vessel (B) Deep bed of solids (C) Shallow beds of solids and proper choice of particle size (D) Very large particles

Description : Slugging in a fluidised bed can be avoided by using (A) Tall narrow vessel (B) Deep bed of solids (C) Shallow beds of solids and proper choice of particle size (D) Very large particles

Last Answer : (C) Shallow beds of solids and proper choice of particle size

If particle size is reduced then total surface area will be — a. Decreased b. Constant c. Increased d. None of these

Description : If particle size is reduced then total surface area will be — a. Decreased b. Constant c. Increased d. None of these

Last Answer : c. Increased

Brownian movement is prominent in the particle size range of __________ microns in case of settling of a particle in a fluid. (A) 2 to 3 (B) 0.01 to 0.10 (C) 200 to 300 (D) 100 to 1000

Description : Brownian movement is prominent in the particle size range of __________ microns in case of settling of a particle in a fluid. (A) 2 to 3 (B) 0.01 to 0.10 (C) 200 to 300 (D) 100 to 1000

Last Answer : A) 2 to 3

The terminal velocity of a solid spherical particle falling through a stationary fluid mass in the Stoke's law range is proportional to the (A) Inverse of fluid viscosity (B) Square of particle size (C) Difference in the densities of the particle & fluid (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Description : The terminal velocity of a solid spherical particle falling through a stationary fluid mass in the Stoke's law range is proportional to the (A) Inverse of fluid viscosity (B) Square of particle size (C) Difference in the densities of the particle & fluid (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

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