Miscellaneous In Metallurgy — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Dissociation of dislocation occurs
Correct Answer: Option C — Decrease the energy of dislocation
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Decrease the energy of dislocation is the correct answer to “Dissociation of dislocation occurs”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 2 of 40
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Austenising of samples for TTT diagram is done
Correct Answer: Option C — Above eutectoid temperature
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Above eutectoid temperature is the correct answer to “Austenising of samples for TTT diagram is done”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 3 of 40
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What are the operations of forging?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “What are the operations of forging”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 4 of 40
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The continuity equation is based on
Correct Answer: Option A — Mass balance
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Mass balance is the correct answer to “The continuity equation is based on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 5 of 40
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The burger vector for Face-centred cubic material is . . . . . . . .; Where ao is the lattice parameter.
Correct Answer: Option A — ao/2[110]
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ao/2[110] is the correct answer to “The burger vector for Face-centred cubic material is . . . . . . . .; Where ao is the lattice parameter.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 6 of 40
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Multispot welding process is
Correct Answer: Option B — Projection welding
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Projection welding is the correct answer to “Multispot welding process is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 7 of 40
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Mark the matter with least value of thermal conductivity
Correct Answer: Option A — Air
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Air is the correct answer to “Mark the matter with least value of thermal conductivity”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 8 of 40
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A fluid which is incompressible & having no viscosity is known as
Correct Answer: Option B — ideal fluid
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ideal fluid is the correct answer to “A fluid which is incompressible & having no viscosity is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 9 of 40
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If the volume of a material does not change during deformation, then the Poisson's ratio should be
Correct Answer: Option D — 1.00
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1.00 is the correct answer to “If the volume of a material does not change during deformation, then the Poisson's ratio should be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 10 of 40
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The SI unit of volumetric mass transfer coefficient is
Correct Answer: Option C — s-1
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s-1 is the correct answer to “The SI unit of volumetric mass transfer coefficient is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 11 of 40
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Which of the following materials are common for whiskers?
Correct Answer: Option A — Graphite, silicon carbide
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Graphite, silicon carbide is the correct answer to “Which of the following materials are common for whiskers”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 12 of 40
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Which of the following Mohr's circles of a plane-stress condition corresponds to equibiaxial tension
Correct Answer: Option D — S
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S is the correct answer to “Which of the following Mohr's circles of a plane-stress condition corresponds to equibiaxial tension”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 13 of 40
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In an isothermal curve, which of the following is true when the temperature is increased?
Correct Answer: Option A — The curve shifts rightward
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The curve shifts rightward is the correct answer to “In an isothermal curve, which of the following is true when the temperature is increased”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 14 of 40
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Select the best material, which can be used for the applications mentioned below using the following data: Material k(W.) m -1 .K -1 ρ (kg.m -3 ) Cp (J.kg -1 .K -1 ) I 105 2320 687 II 425 10,500 234 III 238 2700 917 IV 2320 3500 519 V 63 2250 711 Choose a material which can be used as a heat reservior (to hold that)
Correct Answer: Option C — V
Detailed Academic Explanation:
V is the correct answer to “Select the best material, which can be used for the applications mentioned below using the following data: Material k(W.) m -1 .K -1 ρ (kg.m -3 ) Cp (J.kg -1 .K -1 ) I 105 2320 687 II 425 10,500 234 III 238 2700 917 IV 2320 3500 519 V 63 2250 711 Choose a material which can be used as a heat reservior (to hold that)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 15 of 40
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The law governing the distribution of radiant energy over wavelength for a black body at a fixed temperature
Correct Answer: Option A — Planck's law
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Planck's law is the correct answer to “The law governing the distribution of radiant energy over wavelength for a black body at a fixed temperature”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 16 of 40
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If the choice of axes changes for an externally loaded solid material, the correct statements are: P. The components of stress tensor changes. Q. The octahedral shear stress does not change. R. The distortion energy changes. S. The yield loci in the space of prinicpal stresses do not change.
Correct Answer: Option A — P, Q, S
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P, Q, S is the correct answer to “If the choice of axes changes for an externally loaded solid material, the correct statements are: P. The components of stress tensor changes. Q. The octahedral shear stress does not change. R. The distortion energy changes. S. The yield loci in the space of prinicpal stresses do not change.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 17 of 40
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The two partials repel each other and want to be as far as possible
Correct Answer: Option C — both A and B
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both A and B is the correct answer to “The two partials repel each other and want to be as far as possible”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 18 of 40
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The Rankine is converted into Fahrenheit
Correct Answer: Option B — $$F = \frac{9}{4} \times R + 32$$
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$$F = \frac{9}{4} \times R + 32$$ is the correct answer to “The Rankine is converted into Fahrenheit”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 19 of 40
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In fluid flow, heat and mass transfer, one encounters (i) kinematic viscosity μ (ii) molecular diffusivity (θ) and (iii) thermal diffusivity (α) the units of these quantities are:
Correct Answer: Option C — μ and θ have units of m2/s while μ has units of m/s
Detailed Academic Explanation:
μ and θ have units of m2/s while μ has units of m/s is the correct answer to “In fluid flow, heat and mass transfer, one encounters (i) kinematic viscosity μ (ii) molecular diffusivity (θ) and (iii) thermal diffusivity (α) the units of these quantities are:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 20 of 40
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Dislocations are
Correct Answer: Option A — non-equilibrium defects
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non-equilibrium defects is the correct answer to “Dislocations are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 21 of 40
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Nusselt number/Biot number varies
Correct Answer: Option A — inversely with thermal conductivity
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inversely with thermal conductivity is the correct answer to “Nusselt number/Biot number varies”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 22 of 40
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Maximum upper critical temperature in iron carbon diagram is
Correct Answer: Option B — 910°C
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910°C is the correct answer to “Maximum upper critical temperature in iron carbon diagram is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 23 of 40
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In general, the ratio of mixing time and circulation in bioreactor is
Correct Answer: Option C — 4
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4 is the correct answer to “In general, the ratio of mixing time and circulation in bioreactor is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 24 of 40
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What are the applications of cold rolled steel
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “What are the applications of cold rolled steel”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 25 of 40
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Consider the following collection of polymer chains. No. of molecules 10 5 4 2 1 Molecular weight gm.mol -1 2800 3000 1200 3600 1000 Mer unit is ethylene. Atomic weights: carbon (12) and, hydrogen (1). Calculate number average degree of polymerisation.
Correct Answer: Option B — 90.91
Detailed Academic Explanation:
90.91 is the correct answer to “Consider the following collection of polymer chains. No. of molecules 10 5 4 2 1 Molecular weight gm.mol -1 2800 3000 1200 3600 1000 Mer unit is ethylene. Atomic weights: carbon (12) and, hydrogen (1). Calculate number average degree of polymerisation.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 26 of 40
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. . . . . . . . theory is applied for plastic deformation
Correct Answer: Option A — Von Mises
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Von Mises is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . theory is applied for plastic deformation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 27 of 40
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Glycogen, a naturally occurring polymer stored in animals is a
Correct Answer: Option D — polysaccharide
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polysaccharide is the correct answer to “Glycogen, a naturally occurring polymer stored in animals is a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 28 of 40
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Gray cast iron is usually welded by
Correct Answer: Option A — Gas welding
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Gas welding is the correct answer to “Gray cast iron is usually welded by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 29 of 40
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The following thermo couple may be used for measuring temperature upto 1873 K.
Correct Answer: Option C — platinum-platinum rhodium
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platinum-platinum rhodium is the correct answer to “The following thermo couple may be used for measuring temperature upto 1873 K.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 30 of 40
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Which of the following facts about dislocations is false?
Correct Answer: Option C — No dislocations = extremely ductile material
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No dislocations = extremely ductile material is the correct answer to “Which of the following facts about dislocations is false”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 31 of 40
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A screw dislocation has
Correct Answer: Option D — Shear stress fields
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Shear stress fields is the correct answer to “A screw dislocation has”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 32 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is that flow in which density fluid remains almost constant throughout flow.
Correct Answer: Option C — Incompressible flow
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Incompressible flow is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is that flow in which density fluid remains almost constant throughout flow.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 33 of 40
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Particulate reinforcements have . . . . . . . . dimensions in all directions.
Correct Answer: Option A — Equal
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Equal is the correct answer to “Particulate reinforcements have . . . . . . . . dimensions in all directions.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 34 of 40
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. . . . . . . . decides the formation of vortex in stir casting process.
Correct Answer: Option A — stir speed
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stir speed is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . decides the formation of vortex in stir casting process.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 35 of 40
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Attraction force between dislocations of opposite sign is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — ∝ b2
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∝ b2 is the correct answer to “Attraction force between dislocations of opposite sign is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 36 of 40
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In general, strongest polymer group is
Correct Answer: Option B — Thermosets
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Thermosets is the correct answer to “In general, strongest polymer group is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 37 of 40
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At steady state and when the inner and outer walls of a long hollow cylinder are kept at two different temperatures, the unidirectional temperature variation along the thickness of the wall is
Correct Answer: Option C — logarithmic
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logarithmic is the correct answer to “At steady state and when the inner and outer walls of a long hollow cylinder are kept at two different temperatures, the unidirectional temperature variation along the thickness of the wall is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 38 of 40
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A furnace wall is made of three materials (I, II and III) of equal thickness and having thermal conductivity k 1 k 2 and k 3 respectively. The steady state temperature profile inside each material is shown in the figure. Thermal conductivities of the materials will vary as
Correct Answer: Option C — k3 > k1 > k2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
k3 > k1 > k2 is the correct answer to “A furnace wall is made of three materials (I, II and III) of equal thickness and having thermal conductivity k 1 k 2 and k 3 respectively. The steady state temperature profile inside each material is shown in the figure. Thermal conductivities of the materials will vary as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 39 of 40
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There are 150 gearwheels in a box, out of which 112 are within the required tolerance, 21 are below and rest are above the required tolerance. If the selection is done without replacement, the combined probability of randomly selecting a gearwheel below the tolerance and then a second one above the tolerance is
Correct Answer: Option A — 0.016
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.016 is the correct answer to “There are 150 gearwheels in a box, out of which 112 are within the required tolerance, 21 are below and rest are above the required tolerance. If the selection is done without replacement, the combined probability of randomly selecting a gearwheel below the tolerance and then a second one above the tolerance is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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Question 40 of 40
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A body which absorbs all incident thermal radiation.
Correct Answer: Option A — Black body
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Black body is the correct answer to “A body which absorbs all incident thermal radiation.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Metallurgy.
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