Arc Welding Methods c) 4000°C

d) 4100°C
1. Why is carbon used in carbon arc welding?
a) Generation of more heat at electrode tip Answer: b
b) Generation of less heat at electrode tip Explanation: Carbon is used in carbon arc welding, at the
c) Provides coating negative terminal of the cathode and the metal which is
d) Fixed polarity is maintained being worked upon functions as the positive terminal. The
temperature of the electrode at the positive terminal is
Answer: b
3900°C.
Explanation: Carbon is used in carbon arc welding,
at the negative terminal of the cathode. The reason 6. What is the temperature of the negative electrode in
for employing carbon at the negative terminal is metal arc welding?
that, a lesser amount of heat is generated at the a) 2200°C
electron tip than at the workpiece. b) 2300°C
c) 2400°C
2. What is the temperature at the negative terminal
d) 2500°C
in carbon arc welding?
a) 3000°C Answer: c
b) 3100°C Explanation: In metal arc welding, the temperature of
c) 3200°C negative electrode is higher than the temperature of
d) 3300°C positive electrode. The temperature produced in a
negative electrode of a metal arc weld is about 2400°C.
Answer: c
7. What is the temperature of the positive electrode in
3. The process of carbon arc welding is not used for
metal arc welding?
which of the following material?
a) 2300°C
a) Copper
b) 2400°C
b) Bronze
c) 2500°C
c) Aluminium
d) 2600°C
d) Iron
Answer: a
Answer: d
Explanation: The process of carbon arc melting is 8. Which bead character is seen due to too high welding
widely used for copper and copper alloys, hence current?
bronze and brass are treated by this method. a) Pilling of metal
Aluminium can also be treated likewise, but not b) Pilling of weld metal
iron metal. c) Excess splatter
d) Small bead formation
4. Which gas is used as a protection in carbon arc
welding? Answer: c
a) Carbon dioxide Explanation: On provision of too low current, there is
b) Carbon monoxide pilling of metal seen. When the voltage provided is very
c) Carbon tetra fluoride high, beads formed are too high. When the speed of weld
d) Methane is less, pilling of weld metal takes place and when
welding currents are too high, excessive splatter
Answer: b
formation occurs.
Explanation: In carbon arc welding, there has to be
a protection to be provided to the molten weld. This 9. A smooth and regular bead cannot be formed in metal
protection is provided in the form of an envelope by arc welding.
using a long arc giving carbon monoxide gas. a) True
b) False
5. What is the temperature at the positive terminal
in carbon arc welding? Answer: b
a) 3800°C Explanation: Before the welding starts, the machine has to
b) 3900°C be adjusted very correctly. The current to be supplied and
the voltage to be applied should not to be too low or high,
and the welding speed should be normal. By doing this, c) Copper and chromium
regular and smooth beads will be formed. d) Copper and aluminium
10. Carbon is intended to be mixed in small Answer: d
amounts in the weld, in carbon arc welding. Explanation: The electrodes that are employed in
a) True the spot welding are required to possess a high
b) False amount of electrical and thermal conductivity.
Hence, they are primarily made up of copper or
Answer: b
copper and tungsten or copper and chromium.
Explanation: In carbon arc welding, the carbon is
present at the negative electrode, where the 14. How are the metals to be welded connected to each
electrode temperature is at 3200°C. This other in spot welding?
temperature is lesser than that at the positive a) Electric contact
electrode. Carbon electrode is kept at a lower b) Magnetic field
temperature on the negative electrode, to avoid the c) Mechanical pressure
mixing of carbon in the weld. If the carbon gets d) Direct contact
mixed with the weld, the weld might end up
Answer: c
becoming brittle.
Explanation: In spot welding process, the metal or the
Resistance Welding Methods alloy parts which are to be welded, are heated in their in
their zones. To bring these parts in contact with one
11. Which kind of resistance is experienced in upset
another, mechanical pressure is applied, causing them to
butt welding?
connect.
a) Electric resistance
b) Magnetic resistance 15. Which of the following method is not used in
c) Thermal resistance applying pressure in spot welding process?
d) Air resistance a) Hand lever
b) Foot lever
Answer: a
c) Air pressure
Explanation: In the making of an upset butt
d) Hydraulic cylinder
welding, there are jaws made of copper, into which
the part to be welded is put, and hence a solid Answer: a
contact is made. At this point of contact, while the
16. Up to what thickness, can steel be welded using spot
current flows, it gets transformed into heat because
welding process?
of electric resistance.
a) 10 mm
12. Which of the following can be easily be welded b) 11 mm
from flash butt welding process? c) 12 mm
a) Tin d) 13 mm
b) Lead
Answer: c
c) Cast irons
Explanation: In spot welding process, to bring the heated
d) Carbon steel
parts in contact with one another, mechanical pressure is
Answer: d applied. This pressure can be of three types, by using foot
Explanation: In flash butt welding process, the lever, by providing air pressure or by using a hydraulic
welding of materials like steels and other iron cylinder. The use of these methods allows steel or other
alloys are easy to weld, except for cast iron. The metal parts to be welded up to a thickness of 12 mm.
welding of materials like tin, lead, zinc and
17. What is the maximum power supply needed for the
antimony cannot be welded using flash butt
working of spot welding process?
method.
a) 135 kVA
13. Electrodes used in spot welding are made up of b) 140 kVA
which material? c) 145 kVA
a) Only Copper d) 150 kVA
b) Copper and tungsten
Answer: d a) 350°C
Explanation: Spot welding can be used for all types of b) 400°C
ductile metals. It can also be employed for structures of c) 450°C
sheet metals, and can be applied for making of boxes and d) 500°C
cans. For its applications, the maximum power that can be
Answer: b
needed for this process is 150 kVA.
Explanation: High alloy steels are those steels which
18. What is the minimum power supply needed for the contain high amount of carbon in them. These alloys need
working of spot welding process? to be preheated before welding in order to avoid cracking.
a) 10 kVA The temperature up to which these alloys are preheated is
b) 14 kVA 400°C.
c) 6 kVA
23. Up to what percent of carbon content in steel, it is not
d) 22 kVA
required to preheat it?
Answer: a a) 0.25% – 0.3%
b) 0.3% – 0.35%
19. Upset butt welding is majorly used in the making of
c) 0.35% – 0.4%
automobile parts.
d) 0.4% – 0.45%
a) True
b) False Answer: a
Explanation: Low carbon steels are the ones containing
Answer: b
low amount of carbon in them, which does not require
Explanation: Upset butt welding is mainly used for the
preheating. The amount of carbon content needed in low
manufacture of welding bars, rods, wires or tubing. For
carbon steels, is 0.25% to 0.3%, if preheating is to be
the manufacture of automobile parts, such as axles,
avoided.
wheels or frames, flash butt welding is extensively used.
24. Which of the following material is not used in alloy
20. In flash butt welding, the forced out metal is called
steels?
flash.
a) Molybdenum
a) True
b) Nickel
b) False
c) Chromium
Answer: a d) Sodium
Explanation: In flash butt welding process, there is a light
Answer: d
contact between the edges. A high voltage is supplied
Explanation: In alloy steels, there is a big composition
when the flashing action takes place. In this process, the
used up by iron. Along with iron, there vitally has to be
metal that is forced out, is called as flash.
carbon in alloy steels. Along with carbon, there is a
Welding of Various Metals presence of other elements such as, molybdenum, nickel
and chromium in small amounts.
21. Which of the following methods cannot be used for
welding carbon steel? 25. Which among the following methods is best suited for
a) Arc welding stainless steels?
b) Gas welding a) Electric butt welding
c) Ultrasonic welding b) Seam welding
d) Forge welding c) Flux coated arc welding
d) Oxy-hydrogen welding
Answer: c
Explanation: For the welding of carbon steel material, one Answer: a
may use the arc welding method. To gas weld carbon Explanation: There are a few methods of treating stainless
steel is also a feasible option and carbon steels can be steels for welding, such as, any of the metal arc welding
treated using forge welding also, but it cannot be welded methods or the oxy-acetylene welding method, but the
using ultrasonic welding. one best suited for this alloy is electric butt welding.

22. High alloys steels are preheated up to what 26. Stainless steels are annealed at what temperature?
temperature? a) 650°C – 700°C
b) 700°C – 750°C
c) 750°C – 800°C 30. Carbon steels can be fusion welded.
d) 800°C – 850°C a) True
b) False
Answer: c
Explanation: Stainless steels are hardened by constant Answer: b
heating and cooling and the best method suited for this Explanation: Carbon steels are best treated using forge
alloy is electric butt welding. As soon as the stainless welding, resistance welding, arc welding or by gas
steel alloy is electric butt welded, it needs to be annealed welding. Carbon steels essentially cannot be fusion
at a temperature in between 750°C to 800°C. welded, because, of the occurrence of cracks which may
cause due to carbon pick up.
27. Which of the following is not a material used for
making an electrode in metal arc welding, for treating Welding Basic-1
stainless steels?
31. Pinch effect in welding is the result of?
a) Niobium
a) Electromagnetic forces
b) Columbium
b) Electrostatic forces
c) Titanium
c) Magnetic forces
d) Potassium
d) Electric forces
Answer: d
Answer: a
Explanation: Stainless steels are best welded using the
Explanation: Pinch effect in welding gives narrow and
electric butt welding method and then followed by
long flame which is concentrated on the desired part and
annealing at around 750°C to 800°C. Stainless steels can
is achieved by an induction coil, which results in
also be welded using the metal arc welding methods. For
electromagnetic forces.
this the electrode which is needed is made up of niobium,
titanium and columbium. These materials avoid the 32. The junction between weld face and base metal is
occurrence of the defect called weld decay. known as?
a) Throat
28. What is the temperature needed for preheating in cast
b) Toe
irons?
c) Root
a) 550°C
d) Puddle
b) 600°C
c) 650°C Answer: b
d) 700°C Explanation: The junction of the weld face and the base
metal is known as ‘toe’. For a better weld, the junction
Answer: b
should be as small as it can be in size.
Explanation: Cast irons, upon the removal of welding
heat, get solidified very quickly. This solidification takes 33. The junction between two workpieces and weld face
place due to the surrounding cold mass and the air around. is known as?
Because of such quick cooling, the carbon gets retained a) Throat
and hard metal stays in the weld. To overcome this, cast b) Toe
irons have to be preheated to 600°C. c) Root
d) Puddle
29. Low carbon steels need not be preheated before
welding. Answer: a
a) True Explanation: The throat of a weld is the distance from the
b) False centre of the face to the root of the weld. Typically, the
depth of the throat should be at least as thick as the
Answer: a
thickness of the metal we are welding.
Explanation: Carbon steels which contain carbon in a
very low amount are not compulsorily required to be 34. The portion at which two workpieces are at the
preheated before undergoing welding if the large runs are nearest distance is called?
made. This is because, in low carbon steels, unlike high a) Throat
carbon steels, there is no cracking seen on welding. b) Toe
c) Root
d) Puddle
Answer: c mixed up with base metal is called as penetration.
Explanation: The weld root is the point at which the back Penetration can be increased by increasing temperature
of a weld intersects with the base metal surfaces. It and appropriate flux.
determines the weld penetration and fusion to form a rigid
39. Weld pass is associated with the movement of
joint.
__________
35. The portion of weld joint that is melted by the heat of a) torch
melting is called as ______________ b) metal
a) throat c) flux
b) toe d) electrode
c) root
Answer: a
d) puddle
Explanation: A single progression of welding or surfacing
Answer: d along a joint or substrate. The result of a pass is a weld
Explanation: The arc spot or “puddle” weld is started by bead.
striking an arc on the deck surface, causing a hole to form
40. The raised potion from the parent metal in welding is
in the deck. The weld operation then continues by
known as __________
depositing electrode material on the beam or joist and
a) deposition
allowing the molten “puddle” to engage the penetrated
b) fusion depth
deck.
c) penetration
36. Small weld used to temporarily hold the two pieces is d) reinforcement
called as ______________
Answer: d
a) crater
Explanation: Weld metal in excess of the quantity
b) base metal
required to fill a joint. This can be machined for a good
c) tack weld
surface finish.
d) penetration
Answer: c Welding Basic-2
Explanation: Tack welds are essentially temporary welds 41. Which of the following process involves metallurgical
that help to hold two metals in place. The main purpose of fusion?
the tack weld is to hold the two pieces of metal in place a) Forming
while we apply the actual, final weld. b) Welding
c) Forging
37. What is the function of a torch?
d) Extrusion
a) It controls fuel rate
b) It mixes fuel and oxygen and controls delivery Answer: b
c) It controls oxygen rate Explanation: Welding joins metals by melting and fusing
d) It mixes fuel and hydrogen them together, typically with the addition of a welding
filler metal.
Answer: b
Explanation: Torch mixes fuel and oxygen and controls 42. In welding, two parts are joined by bringing them to a
delivery. It has two control valves, one for controlling the temperature of?
flow of acetylene and the other of oxygen, entering a a) Above melting point temperature
chamber called mixing chamber where the two gases are b) Below melting point temperature
mixed in a correct proportion. c) Equal to melting point temperature
d) Equal to Curie temperature
38. The depth up to which, the filler material is mixed up
with base metal is called? Answer: a
a) Deposition Explanation: In welding one needs to melt the base metals
b) Reinforcement to fuse them.
c) Penetration
d) Fusion depth 43. In welding the strength of the joint piece could be?
a) Equal to that of parent metal
Answer: c b) Greater than that of parent metal
Explanation: The depth up to which the filler material is
c) Equal or Greater than that of parent metal low melting point when compared to other non-ferrous
d) Is lesser than the parent metal metals given.
Answer: c 47. The heavier oxide films are removed by using?
Explanation: The strength of perfectly welded joint is a) Basic flux
more than the parent metal, due to the formation of alloy. b) Emery
The alloy formation at the welded portion makes it the c) Organic solvents
strongest portion while the nearby zones where d) Neutral flux
uncontrolled cooling take place because of heat is the
Answer: b
weakest zone (heat affected zone). In general we can say
Explanation: Oxide films should be removed before
that on the basis of strength: welded portion > parent
welding. Heavier oxide films may be removed by acid
material > heat affected zone.
pickling, emery or by wire brusing.
44. Which of the following is a type of welding joint?
48. In which of the following welding process no filler
a) Tee joint
material is added during joining?
b) Lap joint
a) Autogenous
c) Corner joint
b) Homogenous
d) All of the Mentioned
c) Heterogenous
Answer: d d) Either homogenous or heterogenous
Explanation: Different types of welding joints are
Answer: a
depicted below:
Explanation: In autogenous welding process no filler
material is added during joining, the filler material can be
supplied by melting the base metal.
49. Which of the following is a type of autogenous
welding?
a) Arc
b) Gas
c) Brazing
d) Resistance
Answer: d
Explanation: Resistance welding is inherently autogenous
45. The oil substances are removed from the interface by as there is no convenient way to apply a filler material.
using which of the following organic solvent? 50. In which of the following joining process, the filler
a) Acetone material used is the same as the parent material?
b) Carbon tetrachloride a) Autogenous
c) Acetone & Carbon tetrachloride b) Homogenous
d) Ethylene glycol c) Heterogenous
Answer: c d) Either homogenous or heterogenous
Explanation: Both acetone and carbon tetrachloride are Answer: b
used to remove the oil substances from the interface. Explanation: In homogenous joining process the filler
46. Which of the following does not require fluxes to material used is the same as the parent material.
eliminate the oxides present in them? 51. In which of the following joining process the filler
a) Mild steel material used is different as the parent material?
b) Copper a) Autogenous
c) Aluminium b) Homogenous
d) Magnesium c) Heterogenous
Answer: a d) Either homogenous or heterogenous
Explanation: Mild steel does not require flux to eliminate
the oxides, due to the fact that iron oxide has relatively
Answer: c 56. Which of the following is not included in weldability?
Explanation: In heterogenous joining process the filler a) Ability of mechanical soundness
material used is different as the parent material. b) Serviceability of joint
c) Strain relieving brittleness
52. Which of the following is a type of homogenous
d) Metallurgical compatibility of metal
welding?
a) Gas Answer: c
b) Solid phase Explanation: For the making of good fabricated
c) Brazing composition of a structure, metal with good weldability
d) Resistance gets readily welded. Weldability includes the ability of
the metal or the alloy to be having soundness in its
Answer: a
mechanical properties, metallurgical compatibility of
Explanation: Gas metal arc welding (GMAW), manual
metal and serviceability of joint.
metal arc welding (MMAW), flux cored arc welding
(FCAW), etc. always use consumable filler material and 57. Which effect is not seen in alloys on weldability?
thus can be performed in homogenous mode. a) Control of ductile-malleable transformation
temperature
53. Which of the following is a type of heterogeneous
b) Provision for oxidation to molten metal
welding?
c) Reduction in segregation
a) Gas
d) Grain refinement
b) Solid phase
c) Arc Answer: b
d) Soldering Explanation: On weldability, there are some effects seen
in the alloying elements. Some of them are Control of
Answer: d
ductile-malleable transformation temperature, Reduction
Explanation: Certain welding processes such as plasma
in segregation, Grain refinement and provision for
arc welding, friction stir welding, laser beam welding, etc.
deoxidation to the molten metal.
can be performed in heterogenous mode.
58. On which of the following factor, does weldability not
54. When two insoluble materials such as iron and silver
depend?
are supposed to join, which of the following joining
a) Boiling point
process is used?
b) Melting point
a) Autogenous
c) Thermal expansion
b) Homogenous
d) Thermal conductivity
c) Heterogenous
d) Either homogenous or heterogenous Answer: a
Explanation: Weldability is dependent on five factors of
Answer: c
the metal or alloying element. The factors being, melting
Explanation: When two insoluble materials such as iron
point, thermal expansion, thermal conductivity, surface
and silver are joined then heterogenous joining process is
condition and change in the microstructure.
used.
59. Which of the following is not a way of correcting the
55. For joining two insoluble materials such as iron and
metal which does not have good weldability properties?
silver which of the following filler material is used?
a) Procedure of welding
a) Cobalt
b) Provision of fluxing material
b) Tin
c) Provision of filler material
c) Aluminium
d) Procedure of adding filler materials
d) Zinc
Answer: d
Answer: b
Explanation: When a particular metal or an alloy does not
Explanation: Tin is used for joining two insoluble
have desirable welding characteristics, then it can be
materials such as iron and silver because it is soluble in
corrected by proper fluxing material, correct filler
both the parent material (i.e. silver and iron).
material and a perfect welding procedure.
Weldability 60. What does HAZ stand for?
a) Helium Aerated Zone
b) Heated Area Zone 65. Materials having high thermal conductivity are
c) Heat Affected Zone difficult to melt.
d) Heat Allowed Zone a) True
b) False
Answer: c
Explanation: HAZ stands for Heat Affected Zone. This Answer: a
zone is generally the base of the metal or a thermoplastic Explanation: Materials that have a medium melting point
material. This zone is not melted but the properties are are considered to be welded easily and those materials
altered by the welding process. which have their thermal conductivity very high are the
toughest to be melted.
61. With an increase in the heat input of arc welding
method, how does it affect the welding speed? Type of Welding
a) Increases
66. Which of the following is not a type of arc welding?
b) Decreases
a) Plasma
c) Remains same
b) Electro-slag
d) No relation
c) Submerged
Answer: b d) Air-acetylene
Explanation: In arc welding processes, for calculating the
Answer: d
efficiency, we use the formula for heat input. According
Explanation: Among the following, plasma arc, electro-
to the formula, heat input is inversely related to the speed
slag and submerged arc are few of the types of arc
of welding, that is, with an increase in heat input, the
welding. Air-acetylene is one of the forms of gas welding
welding speed decreases.
processes.
62. With an increase in the heat input of arc welding
67. Which of the following is not a type of resistance
method, how does it affect the voltage applied?
welding?
a) Increases
a) Seam
b) Decreases
b) Projection
c) Remains same
c) Electro-slag
d) No relation
d) Spot
Answer: a
Answer: c
Explanation: None.
Explanation: Among the following, seam, projection and
63. With an increase in the heat input of arc welding spot are few of the types of resistance welding. Electro-
method, how does it affect the required current? slag is one of the forms of gas welding processes.
a) Increases
68. Which of the following materials are not suited for
b) Decreases
cold welding?
c) Remains same
a) Brass
d) No relation
b) Steel
Answer: a c) Silver
Explanation: None. d) Gold
64. In fusion welding, welded pieces are kept together Answer: b
under pressure. Explanation: Cold welding process is not very suitable for
a) True alloys like steel, the reason being, cold welding cannot
b) False take place excellently in ferrous materials. Steel contains
high amount of iron, hence it cannot be cold welded.
Answer: b
Explanation: In fusion welding, the welded pieces are not 69. What is the cross-sectional shape of a thermoplastic
kept under pressure, instead they are welded first and then welding rod?
allowed for some to cool down. It is in pressure welding, a) Triangular
that the welded pieces are kept under pressure for some b) Hexagonal
time. c) Square
d) Pentagonal
Answer: a 74. Which of the following could be considered as a
Explanation: A welding rod or a thermoplastic welding related process?
rod is used mainly in plastic welding. The rod should not a) Explosive
be very porous or it may catch voids. This rod has a cross b) Oxy-Hydrogen welding
sectional shape triangular or circular. c) Oxy-Acetylene cutting
d) Electron-beam
70. Which of the following is not a type of related
processes? Answer: c
a) Soldering Explanation: Among the following, oxy-acetylene cutting
b) Percussion is considered as a related process. Explosive is a type of
c) Brazing solid state welding. Electron-beam is a type of newer
d) Hard-pressing welding and oxy-hydrogen welding is a form of gas
welding.
Answer: b
Explanation: Among the following, soldering, pressing 75. A liquid phase has to be used in cold welding.
and hard-pressing are few of the types of related a) True
processes. Percussion is one of the forms of resistance b) False
welding processes.
Answer: b
71. Laser is classified under newer beam. Explanation: It is hot welding that a liquid or a molten
a) True state is used for the joining of two pieces of metal. But in
b) False cold welding, there is no use of a liquid phase, that is,
joining is done without using heat.
Answer: a
Explanation: There are various types of welding Metallurgy of Weld
processes, one of them is a newer welding process. Under
76. In which run weld, in ordinary steels, the grain
this, there are two types, one is electron-beam and another
refinement takes place?
is the use of laser.
a) First
72. Which of the following is not a type of solid state b) Second
welding? c) Third
a) Projection d) Fourth
b) Ultrasonic
Answer: b
c) Friction
Explanation: A multi run process causes a good amount
d) Diffusion
of grain refinement. With every proceeding run weld, it
Answer: a normalizes its previous run. In ordinary steels, grain
Explanation: Among the following, ultrasonic, friction refinement takes place in the second run.
and diffusion are a few of the types of related processes.
77. What is the minimum strength of mild steel arc welds
Percussion is one of the forms of resistance welding
on addition of microelements in the slag?
processes.
a) 43 kgf/mm2
73. What is the density of the plastic used in speed tip b) 39 kgf/mm2
welding? c) 45kgf/mm2
a) 916 kg/m3 d) 48 kgf/mm2
b) 923 kg/m3
Answer: a
c) 946 kg/m3
Explanation: When there is an addition of some
d) 982 kg/m3
microelements in the slag along with a few materials
Answer: c being present which are not metals, there is an increase in
Explanation: The plastic which is used in the process of the strength of the mild steel arc weld. The minimum
speed tip welding is polypropylene or polypropene. It is amount of strength goes up to 43 kgf/mm2, which is 430
classified under thermoplastics materials. The density of N/mm2.
polypropylene is 946 kg/m3 and it starts melting at 130°C.
78. Which of the following is affected by weld contour?
a) Fatigue
b) Creep Answer: a
c) High pressure property Explanation: The stresses which get developed in welding
d) Low pressure property during shrinkage are of importance. These stresses are
considered to be an important factor which are
Answer: a
responsible for the cracking that occurs in metal welds.
Explanation: The contour present on the welds form
notches. The contours in the form of notches then affect 83. A thermit reaction produces heat up to what
the low temperature properties of the structure and also temperature?
the fatigue properties. a) 4800°F
b) 4000°F
79. Thermite contains which metal?
c) 5600°F
a) Zinc
d) 5300°F
b) Copper
c) Aluminium Answer: b
d) Manganese Explanation: None.
Answer: c 84. What is the maximum strength of mild steel arc welds
Explanation: The reaction that takes place in between on addition of microelements in the slag?
compounds and elements is known welding with solid a) 53 kgf/mm2
reactants. These reaction are exothermic, that is give out b) 49 kgf/mm2
heat as a product. Thermit reaction is a common example c) 57kgf/mm2
for this, which is mixture of aluminium and rust. d) 61 kgf/mm2
80. Which of the following property is considered for Answer: c
controlling the porosity of the metal? Explanation: When there is an addition of some
a) Solid solubility microelements in the slag along with a few nonmetallic
b) Liquid solubility inclusions, there is an increase in the strength of the mild
c) Gas solubility steel arc weld. The maximum amount of strength goes up
d) Flame solubility to 57 kgf/mm2, which is 570 N/mm2.
Answer: c 85. Slag used in fusion welding has nitrogen.
Explanation: The amount of solubility of gas in liquid or a) True
solid welded metals is considered to be an essential b) False
criteria for the control of porosity of the weld. The gas
Answer: a
reactions which occur, then regulate porosity.
Explanation: Slags used in welding are generally a
81. Slag used in fusion welding contains manganese. combination of silica materials and some carbonate
a) True compounds. In fusion welding, some amount of bead
b) False control has to be done, which is done by the slags, for this
purpose, to improve its performance, microelements like
Answer: a
nitrogen are added.
Explanation: Slags used in welding are generally a
combination of silica materials and some carbonate Oxy-Acetylene Welding
compounds. In fusion welding, some amount of bead
86. Oxy-acetylene process is most suited for which of the
control has to be done, which is done by the slags, for this
following process of joining?
purpose, to improve its performance, microelements like
a) Metal wires
manganese are added.
b) Metal sheets
82. Which of the following property is responsible for c) Metal tubes
weld metal cracking? d) Metal bars
a) Stress
Answer: b
b) Strain
Explanation: Oxy-acetylene process is most suited for the
c) Temperature conditions
joining of metal sheets or for joining metal plates which
d) Pressure conditions
are having a thickness of 2mm to 50mm. While joining,
the molten metal flows together to form a continuous 91. Carburising flame has excess of oxygen supply.
joint. a) True
b) False
87. For what thickness of a material, in an oxy-acetylene
is a welding rod used? Answer: b
a) 10 mm
92. What is the flame temperature of methane?
b) 15 mm
a) 2000°C
c) 20 mm
b) 1200°C
d) 25 mm
c) 2700°C
Answer: b d) 3300°C
Explanation: Oxy-acetylene processes are mainly used for
Answer: a
the joining of metal sheets or for joining metal plates
Explanation: None.
which are having a thickness of 2mm to 50mm. When the
thickness of the material is more than 15 mm, an 93. Oxidizing flame has equal volumes of oxygen and
additional filler metal is added like a welding rod. acetylene supply.
a) True
88. What is the flame temperature of city gas?
b) False
a) 1500°C
b) 1600°C Answer: b
c) 1700°C Explanation: A neutral flame is the one in which there is
d) 1800°C an equal amount of supply of oxygen and acetylene. A
carburising flame is the one in which the supply of
Answer: c
acetylene is much more than that of oxygen and an
Explanation: City gas is a type of fuel gas that is used for
oxidizing flame is the one where there is ample supply of
the welding of thin sheets of steel which have a thickness
oxygen compared to acetylene.
of up to 3 mm. The flame temperature of city gas is
approximately about 1700°C. 94. What is the flame temperature of acetylene?
a) 1700°C
89. In a neutral flame, what is the temperature in the inner
b) 2200°C
core?
c) 2800°C
a) 3200°C
d) 3200°C
b) 2100°C
c) 1250°C Answer: d
d) 2700°C Explanation: Acetylene gas is a type of fuel gas that is
used for the welding of thin sheets of steel which have a
Answer: a
thickness of up to 50 mm. The flame temperature of
Explanation: When equal amount of oxygen and
acetylene gas is approximately about 3200°C.
acetylene is made to react in a torch, a neutral flame gets
produced. The inner core has a temperature of 3200°C, 95. What is the flame temperature of hydrogen?
whereas the tip of the neutral flame has a temperature of a) 2000°C
1250°C. b) 1200°C
c) 2700°C
90. What is the flame temperature of water gas?
d) 3300°C
a) 2500°C
b) 2800°C Answer: c
c) 2300°C
d) 3100°C Gas Welding and Gas Cutting

Answer: c 96. Which of the following is also called “gas welding”?

Explanation: Water gas is a type of fuel gas that is used a) Oxy fuel gas welding
for the welding of thin sheets of steel which have a b) Metallic welding
thickness of up to 8 mm. The flame temperature of water c) Arc welding
gas is approximately about 2300°C. d) Fuel gas welding
Answer: a 101. Which of the following flame is harmful to steel?
Explanation: Gas welding is also known as oxy fuel gas a) Neutral flame
welding. In gas welding, fuel gases are used to generate b) Oxidizing flame
high amount of heat and melt the metal. c) Carburizing flame
d) Both oxidizing flame and carburizing flame
97. How many types of flames are there in welding?
a) 1 Answer: b
b) 2 Explanation: Oxidizing flame is harmful to steel. An
c) 3 oxidizing flame should not be used for welding steel
d) 4 because the deposited metal will be porous, oxidized and
brittle. This flame will ruin most metals and should be
Answer: c
avoided.
Explanation: There are three basic flame types: neutral
(balanced), excess acetylene (carburizing), and excess 102. For brazing, soldering and flame hardening which of
oxygen (oxidizing) as shown below. the following flame is used?
a) Neutral flame
98. In which of the following type of flame, oxygen is of
b) Oxidizing flame
same proportion with acetylene?
c) Carburizing flame
a) Neutral flame
d) Both oxidizing flame and carburizing flame
b) Oxidizing flame
c) Carburizing flame Answer: c
d) Both oxidizing flame and carburizing flame Explanation: For brazing, soldering and flame hardening
carburizing flame is used.
Answer: a
Explanation: In neutral flame oxygen is in the same 103. The inner cone of the flame in welding has the
proportion with acetylene. Neutral welding flames are following nature?
commonly used to weld: mild steel, stainless steel, cast a) Highest temperature
iron, copper, aluminium, etc. b) Coldest temperature
c) Moderate temperature
99. In which of the following type of flame, oxygen is in
d) Uncertain
excess proportion with acetylene?
a) Neutral flame Answer: a
b) Oxidizing flame Explanation: The inner cone of the flame has the highest
c) Carburizing flame temperature (3500°C). The outer flame has the lowest
d) Both oxidizing flame and carburizing flame temperature.
Answer: b 104. The oxy acetylene gas welding is a type of?
Explanation: Oxidizing welding flames are produced a) Endothermic reaction
when slightly more than one volume of oxygen is mixed b) Exothermic reaction
with one volume of acetylene. Oxidizing welding flames c) Neutral reaction
are commonly used to weld zinc, copper, manganese d) Both endothermic reaction and exothermic reaction
steel, cast iron, etc.
Answer: b
100. In which of the following type of flame, oxygen is Explanation: The oxy acetylene gas welding is a type of
deficient in proportion with acetylene? exothermic reaction. 1 mole of acetylene can produce
a) Neutral flame KJ/mol of heat.
b) Oxidizing flame
105. The chemical formula of acetylene is?
c) Carburizing flame
a) C2H4
d) Both oxidizing flame and carburizing flame
b) C2H6
Answer: c c) C2H5OH
Explanation: The carburizing flame has excess acetylene d) C2H2
then oxygen. Reducing flame is used for the welding of
Answer: d
low carbon and alloy steel.
Explanation: The chemical formula of acetylene is C2H2.
1 mole of acetylene can produce KJ/mol of heat.
 Gas Welding
106. Which of the following types of fuel gas is
commonly used in gas welding?
a) Biogas
b) Coal gas
c) Acetylene
d) Methane
Answer: c
Explanation: Gas welding is usually referred as oxy
welding or oxy-fuel welding which is a process of joining
metallic materials by application of heat produced by the
gas flame. In gas welding, acetylene is commonly used as
fuel gas which mixed with proper proportion of oxygen in
a mixing chamber of welding torch. Gas welding can
produce a hot flame of temperature about 3000-3500 ⁰C.
107. In gas welding, the joint can be made even much
stronger than the original.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: In gas welding, various metals like cast iron,
steel, aluminium, copper etc. can be used for joining
operation. First they brought into a molten state and then
a fusion is taking place between two pieces of metal in
such a way that the point of fusion closely approaches the
strength of the metal fused. In this process, the union or
joint can be made even much stronger than the original.
108. Acetylene is a hydrocarbon which molecule is made
up of two carbon atoms and four hydrogen atoms.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: In gas welding, acetylene is used as a fuel
gas which is a hydrocarbon like other as propane,
methane etc. However, it generally differs from those
hydrocarbons in a manner that its molecule is made up of
two carbon atoms and two hydrogen atoms. And the
carbon atoms are joined with hydrogen atoms by making
a triple bond.
109. Acetylene is a blue color gas which mixed with
oxygen to produce a hot flame.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: In gas welding, acetylene is basically a
colorless gas with a very distinctive odour and highly
combustible when it is mixed with oxygen. Acetylene gas
is formed by mixing the calcium carbide with water and
then it is composed, which forms a compound of carbon
and hydrogen having the chemical formula C2H2.
110. Gas welding is mainly suited for welding of thin
sheets, small diameter pipes and tubes.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: Gas welding process is mainly suited for the
welding of a thin sheet, tubes, and small diameter pipe
because it cannot provide very high temperature as
compared to that provided by the electric arc welding.
This method of joining is also used for repairing work,
maintenance and in body shops.
111. Acetylene is a non-toxic gas which can be kept or
stored in a cylinder at any pressure.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: In gas welding, acetylene is used as a fuel
gas which produces hot flame when it is mixed with
oxygen. Acetylene may be non-toxic gas, but if it is
stored in a cylinder at more than the pressure of 2 bar,
then the acetylene becomes self explosive, that’s why the
pressure of stored acetylene should be maintained with
great care.
112. Single stage gas regulator cannot be used in cold
weather for regulating the acetylene or oxygen gas.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: Single stage converter is used to reduce the
pressure from the cylinder pressure to the welding
pressure, which can take place in a single stage. However,
it tends to freeze in cold weather. This is because an
abrupt expansion and resulting drop in initial pressure
makes rapid cooling of the gas and may cause ice
formation in the presence of moisture.
113. In gas welding, the hoses are mainly used for making
the connection between gas torch and regulators.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: In gas welding, the hoses are mainly used
for making connections between the gas torch and the
regulators, which should be made strong, light and
flexible enough to make torch movements smooth. In
general, welding hose can be of two types that are twin
welding hose and double welding hose.
114. A flashback is a condition in gas welding, when the 118. Up to what temperatures are high alloy steels heated
pure methane gas is used as fuel gas instead of acetylene. before treating them by oxygen cutting?
a) True a) 675°C
b) False b) 725°C
c) 775°C
Answer: b
d) 825°C
Explanation: In gas welding, a flashback is a condition in
which the flame burns inside the gas torch. Flashback is Answer: a
generally caused by improper mixing of gases, which Explanation: In oxygen cutting process, not all steels can
further increases the rate of flame propagation to high be treated by this method. Only high alloy steels can be
extent that the flame goes back to the mixing chamber. If treated by this method. These steels need to be preheated
it is not stopped, the flame may burn the mixture and may before oxygen cutting. The temperature range up to which
travel back into the cylinder. these steels are preheated is about 650°C to 700°C.
115. A welding torch is mainly used for mixing and 119. What are the number of opening available in the
burning the gases in the desired proportions. cutting torch used in oxygen cutting process?
a) True a) 4
b) False b) 5
c) 6
Answer: a
d) 7
Explanation: In gas welding, a welding torch is mainly
used for mixing oxygen and acetylene in the desired Answer: d
proportions. It is also used for burning the mixture at the Explanation: Just like any other gas welding equipment,
end of the tip, and also provides a mean for moving and the welding torch gets substituted by a cutting torch in
directing the flame front. Welding torch can be of high oxygen cutting process. The total number of openings
pressure type or low pressure type. available in the torch are six, with a large opening at the
center, making the count to seven.
Oxygen Cutting
120. What is the maximum oxygen pressure that can be
116. Which gas is used for the removal of oxygen layer
applied to steel?
formed on molten iron?
a) 13 atm
a) Hydrogen
b) 14 atm
b) Oxygen
c) 15 atm
c) Carbon dioxide
d) 16 atm
d) Chlorine
Answer: b
Answer: b
Explanation: In oxygen cutting method, under 121. What is the minimum oxygen pressure that can be
considerable amount of pressure, when a jet of oxygen applied to steel?
gas is made to blow on the particles of molten iron oxide, a) 3 atm
the oxygen layer present on the molten iron gets removed. b) 4 atm
c) 5 atm
117. Up to what amount of carbon content in steels, can
d) 6 atm
they be treated by oxygen cutting?
a) 0.3% Answer: a
b) 0.2% Explanation: In oxygen cutting process, not all steels can
c) 0.7% be treated by this method. Only high alloy steels can be
d) 0.4% treated by this method. The pressure supply of oxygen
should not be low, as it may lead to the formation of slag
Answer: c
on the bottom of the cut. The minimum oxygen pressure
Explanation: For a steel to be treated by oxygen cutting
that can be applied to steels is 3 atmospheres or 300
process, the carbon content that should be available in
kN/m2.
terms of percentage composition is around 0.7%, that is,
the steel that can be treated by this process is a high alloy 122. What is the initial oxygen pressure provided through
steel. the lance?
a) 1 atm to 2 atm
b) 2 atm to 3 atm Answer: d
c) 3 atm to 4 atm Explanation: An automatic welding machine has a high
d) 4 atm to 5 atm amount of capacity. Its capacity ranges in between 800 to
3000A. This type of machine is not portable and is
Answer: a
suitably used for heavy welding processes.
Explanation: In oxygen lance cutting, jet of oxygen is
passed through steel pipes, and by doing this, holes are 127. What is the capacity of a light manual welding
produced. For doing this, the jet of oxygen is passed machine?
through the lancer under the pressure of 1 atm to 2 atm. a) 100 to 200A
b) 300 to 400A
123. What should the outer diameter of a thick-welled
c) 500 to 700A
lance be, for having good results?
d) 800 to 3000A
a) 13 mm to 15 mm
b) 15 mm to 17 mm Answer: a
c) 17 mm to 19 mm Explanation: A light manual welding machine has one of
d) 19 mm to 21 mm the lowest capacity among all types of welding machines.
Its capacity ranges in between 100 to 200A. This machine
Answer: c
is portable and is best suited for light welding processes.
Explanation: In oxygen lance cutting, when the lance is
made up of a thick wall, with its outer diameter of 17 mm 128. What is the current required in an Oxygen’s
to 19 mm, and possessing an inner diameter of 8 mm to 6 INDARC 400 (S) transformer?
mm, respectively, then good results can be obtained. a) 20 amp to 100 amp
b) 40 amp to 250 amp
124. Cast irons are best treated using oxygen cutting
c) 50 amp to 400 amp
process.
d) 60 amp to 500 amp
a) True
b) False Answer: c
Explanation: In an Oxygen’s INDARC 400 (S)
Answer: b
transformer, there is a hand wheel provided which is used
Explanation: Cast irons cannot be treated using oxygen
for varying the output, for altering the air gap in the core
cutting process. The reason being that the melting point of
and results in regulating the current in between 50
cast irons is a lot lower than its ignition temperature. The
amperes to 400 amperes.
same cannot be said for high alloy steels.
129. What is the efficiency of an A.C. welding
125. Oxygen cutting process can be applied to metals
transformer?
having a melting point higher than their oxidization
a) 0.6
temperature.
b) 0.7
a) True
c) 0.8
b) False
d) 0.9
Answer: b
Answer: c
Explanation: It can be counted among one of the
Explanation: A.C welding is currently gaining
drawbacks of oxygen cutting process, that the metal
considerable ground. The efficiency of an alternating
which is to be treated must have its oxidizing temperature
current welding transformer varies from 0.8 to 0.85 and
higher than its melting temperature, otherwise the metal
the efficiency of A.C. outfits is in the range of 0.3 to 0.6.
would get melted before getting oxidized.
130. What is the amount of electric energy required per
Arc Welding Equipment kg in dc welding operation?
126. What is the capacity of an automatic welding a) 1-4 kWh
machine? b) 3-7 kWh
a) 100 to 200A c) 4-9 kWh
b) 300 to 400A d) 6-10 kWh
c) 500 to 700A
Answer: d
d) 800 to 3000A
Explanation: The amount of electrical energy consumed
required per kg for a D.C. welding operation, is 6 kWh to
10 kWh. Direct current provides the advantage of 135. The presence of arc blower makes good quality
distribution of the heat needed inside the arc. welds.
a) True
131. Which material is not used for making non-
b) False
consumable electrodes?
a) Carbon Answer: b
b) Graphite Explanation: A flow of large amount of current causes the
c) Sodium generation of arc blower. The space around the arc and
d) Tungsten the metal always experience magnetic fields, causing the
currents to get squared. This results in an unstable
Answer: c
behavior by the arc blower, which is therefore not
Explanation: Non-consumable electrodes, are those
desirable for good welds.
electrodes which do not get consumed as the welding
operation proceeds. These electrodes are primarily made Arc Welding
up of materials like carbon, graphite and tungsten.
136. Amount of time during which the transformer will be
132. Which of the following characteristic does not define used for welding under normal loading condition is
a coated electrode? known as?
a) Maintenance of arc a) Hold time
b) Protection from oxygen b) Off time
c) Protection from nitrogen c) Weld time
d) Preventing other elements into molten metal d) Duty cycle
Answer: d Answer: d
Explanation: A coated electrode is a further classification Explanation: Amount of time during which the
of a consumable electrode. The purpose of the electrode is transformer will be used for welding under normal
to maintain the arc, to shield the molten metal from loading condition is known as the duty cycle.
oxygen and nitrogen present in the air and to provide
137. Amount of voltage required to generate the arc under
other alloying elements into the molten metal.
no load condition is called?
133. What is the amount of carbon contained by a soft a) Open circuit voltage
steel wire? b) Closed circuit voltage
a) 0.1% to 0.18% c) Short circuit voltage
b) 0.15% to 0.22% d) Arc voltage
c) 0.18% to 0.26%
Answer: a
d) 0.2% to 0.27%
Explanation: Amount of current required to generate the
Answer: a arc under no load condition is called short circuit current
Explanation: A soft steel wire contains about 0.1% to (SCC).
0.18% of carbon. Soft steel wire also has other contents in
138. Amount of current required to generate the arc under
it like phosphorous and sulphur in it. The amount of
no load condition is called?
phosphorous is soft steel is around 0.0025%.
a) Open circuit current
134. What is the percentage of carbon present in low alloy b) Closed circuit current
steel? c) Short circuit current
a) 0.15% d) Arc current
b) 0.2%
Answer: c
c) 0.25%
Explanation: Amount of current required to generate the
d) 0.3%
arc under no load condition is called short circuit current.
Answer: c It is represented by SCC.
Explanation: The amount of carbon that is present in a
139. If the open circuit voltage is 60 volt and the short
soft steel wire is around 0.1% to 0.18% and the amount of
circuit current is 20 amperes. Then determine the voltage
carbon in terms of percentage composition in low alloy
required for welding if the current required during
steels is 0.25%.
welding is 10 amperes?
a) 30 V 144. In plasma arc welding the gas is?
b) 60 V a) Ionized
c) 20 V b) Heated
d) 40 V c) Magnetized
d) Vaporized
Answer: a
𝐼 Answer: a
Explanation: Voltage = OCV – (𝑆𝐶𝐶)×OCV, where
Explanation: In plasma arc welding the gas is ionized.
“OCV” is open circuit voltage, “SCC” is short circuit
Electrode used is made of tungsten and filler metal is used
voltage and “I” represents the current in amperes.
addition to it.
140. How does the arc voltage V depends upon the length
145. If the heat transfer efficiency is 0.5 and the melting
of arc L?
efficiency is 0.6, then the overall efficiency will be?
a) V = f(L)
a) 0.83
b) V = 1/f(L)
b) 0.03
c) V = f(L2)
c) 0.30
d) V = f(√L)
d) 0.12
Answer: a
Answer: c
Explanation: V= A+BL, where ‘V’ is the arc voltage and
Explanation: ηtotal = ηmelting * ηheat transfer, where η
‘L’ is the length of arc in cm, A & B are constants.
denotes efficiency. There are two types of efficiencies,
141. What is the function of flux in submerged arc one is melting efficiency and another is heat transfer
welding? efficiency.
a) To completely cover the welded zone
146. The deflection of the arc in arc blow is by?
b) To prevent oxidation of joint
a) Electric field
c) To prevent spattering of molten metal
b) Magnetic field
d) To prevent sticking of molten metal
c) Combination of both
Answer: d d) Hydrostatic field
Explanation: Flux is used to completely cover the welded
Answer: b
zone. It prevents oxidation of weld joint and spattering of
Explanation: The deflection of the arc in arc blow is by a
molten metal.
magnetic field. Electric field, hydrostatic field does not
142. In which of the following gas welding process a non- affect the deflection of the arc.
consumable electrode is used?
147. If the total efficiency is 0.35 in arc welding. Then
a) Submerged arc welding
what is the welding speed in mm/sec if the cross-sectional
b) Tungsten inert gas welding
area is 5mm2, welding power is 2 kW and the heat
c) Stud welding
required in melting the metal is 100 J/mm3.
d) Gas metal arc welding
a) 1.4
Answer: b b) 14
Explanation: In tungsten inert gas welding process a non- c) 1400
consumable electrode is used, which is made of tungsten. d) 140

143. What is the only difference between Plasma arc Answer: a

welding and TIG welding? Explanation: N = (P×total efficiency)/(Q×A), where P
a) Flux is not used represents power, q represents heat transfer, and A
b) Construction of torch is different represents the cross-sectional area.
c) Gas is not used
148. Which of the following gas welding process uses
d) Tungsten electrode is not used
constant voltage?
Answer: b a) Submerged arc welding
Explanation: Construction of the torch is the only b) Tungsten inert gas welding
difference between Plasma arc welding and TIG welding. c) Stud welding
Both the TIG and PAW are uses tungsten electrodes. d) Gas metal arc welding
Answer: d 153. What is the minimum frequency used in ultrasonic
Explanation: Gas metal arc welding uses constant voltage. welding?
Tungsten inert gas welding does not use constant circuit a) 10,000 Hz
voltage. b) 20,000 Hz
c) 30,000 Hz
149. Which of the following inert gas is used with DC
d) 40,000 Hz
power supply only?
a) Argon Answer: b
b) Helium Explanation: The process of ultrasonic welding is mainly
c) CO2 used for the joining of similar metals or dissimilar metals
d) Nitrogen using vibration energy, by way of high frequency. The
minimum frequency needed for this purpose is 20,000 Hz.
Answer: c
Explanation: Co2 is used only in DC power supply. It 154. What is the maximum frequency used in ultrasonic
cannot be used in AC power supply. Argon and helium welding?
can be used with AC supply. a) 30,000 Hz
b) 40,000 Hz
150. In order to prevent oxidation and retain molten metal
c) 50,000 Hz
in stud welding which of the following is used?
d) 60,000 Hz
a) Ceramic rings
b) Metal rings Answer: d
c) Non-metal rings
155. In what conditions are the parts kept before welding
d) Flux
in ultrasonic welding method?
Answer: a a) Low static pressure
Explanation: In order to prevent oxidation and retain b) High static pressure
molten metal in stud welding ceramic rings are used. c) Low moving pressure
d) High moving pressure
Solid State Welding
Answer: a
151. At what temperature, does fusion welding takes
Explanation: In ultrasonic welding method, the parts
place?
which are to be joined, are kept clamping to one another
a) 850°C
in between of supporting member and the welding tip.
b) 900°C
This clamping is done at a low static pressure.
c) 950°C
d) 1000°C 156. What is the maximum thickness that can be welded
in ultrasonic welding?
Answer: b
a) 1.8 mm
Explanation: The process of fusion welding can be used
b) 2.1 mm
for joining metal to a metal or a metal can be joined to a
c) 2.3 mm
ceramic. For the joining of this process, a temperature of
d) 2.5 mm
900°C is provided for the approach.
Answer: d
152. Which of the following is not a type of diffusion
Explanation: Weldings such as spot welding or
welding?
continuous seam welding can be done through ultrasonic
a) Gas-pressure welding
welding. The maximum thickness that can be achieved
b) Vacuum fusion welding
varies depending on the metal. The maximum thickness
c) Eutectic fusion bonding
can be that can be welded is 2.5mm.
d) Eutectoid fusion welding
157. Electric currents are passed is ultrasonic welding.
Answer: d
a) True
Explanation: Diffusion welding is has three basic
b) False
techniques which are incorporated by it. These three basic
techniques are, gas – pressure welding, vacuum fusion Answer: b
welding and eutectic fusion welding. Explanation: In ultrasonic welding method, the parts
which are to be joined, are kept clamping to one another
in between of supporting member and the welding tip. In Answer: a
doing this, no current is required to be passed through the Explanation: Magnetic field lines emerge at the north
metal, and usually, no heat is needed for this too. pole. Field lines seem to emerge at the north pole because
they originate at the north pole.
158. What is the minimum thickness that can be welded
in ultrasonic welding? 163. Magnetic field lines ___________ at the south pole.
a) 0.58 mm a) Emerge
b) 0.21 mm b) Converge
c) 0.38 mm c) Neither emerge nor converge
d) 0.92 mm d) Either emerge or converge
Answer: c Answer: b
Explanation: Magnetic field lines converge at the south
159. Which of the following is not a factor for explosive
pole. Field lines seem to converge at the south pole
welding?
because they end at the south pole.
a) High relative velocity
b) Less amount of plastics 164. Which of the following is used to determine the
c) Proper orientation direction of magnetic field in a current carrying
d) High pressure conductor?
a) Left hand thumb rule
Answer: b
b) Right hand thumb rule
Explanation: While considering for explosive welding,
c) Right hand palm rule
the factors that one needs to understand is that, there has
d) Left hand palm rule
to be high relative velocity. There should be proper
orientation and it needs to be kept under high amount of Answer: b
pressure. Explanation: The right hand thumb rule determines the
direction of a magnetic field in a current carrying
160. ‘α’ is the angle between target plate and flyer plate.
conductor. The rule states that when we align our right
a) True
thumb in the direction of the current and curl our fingers
b) False
around it, the direction of our fingers is the direction of
Answer: a the magnetic field.
Explanation: The workpiece which has its position fixed
165. According to Flemming’s left hand rule, the index
is called as the target plate and the other plate is called as
finger denotes?
flyer plate. The distance between the two plates is
a) Direction of magnetic field
denoted by ‘d’ and the angle between them is denoted by
b) Direction of current
‘α’.
c) Direction of force
Direction of Magnetic Field d) Direction of force as well as current

161. Field lines move from __________ Answer: a

a) North to south Explanation: According to Flemming’s left hand rule, the
b) South to north index finger denotes the direction of the magnetic field,
c) West to east the thumb denoted the direction of force and the middle
d) East to west finger denoted the direction of the current.

Answer: a 166. According to Flemming’s left hand rule, the middle

Explanation: Magnetic field lines originate at the north finger denotes?
pole and terminate at the south pole of the magnet. a) Direction of magnetic field
b) Direction of current
162. Magnetic field lines ___________ at the north pole. c) Direction of force
a) Emerge d) Direction of force as well as current
b) Converge
c) Neither emerge nor converge Answer: b
d) Either emerge or converge Explanation: According to Flemming’s left hand rule, the
index finger denotes the direction of the magnetic field,
the thumb denoted the direction of force and the middle 171. Magnetic field lines seek the path of __________
finger denoted the direction of the current. resistance.
a) Maximum
167. According to Flemming’s left hand rule, the thumb
b) Minimum
denotes?
c) Infinite
a) Direction of magnetic field
d) Zero
b) Direction of current
c) Direction of force Answer: b
d) Direction of force as well as current Explanation: Magnetic field lines will always seek the
path of least resistance. It does not seek the path of zero
Answer: c
resistance because, in practical scenarios, zero resistance
Explanation: According to Flemming’s left hand rule, the
is not possible.
index finger denotes the direction of the magnetic field,
the thumb denoted the direction of force and the middle 172. Magnetic field lines form _________ loops from
finger denoted the direction of the current. pole to pole.
a) Open
168. The relation between the direction of force and the
b) Closed
direction of magnetic field is _________
c) Branched
a) Same direction
d) Either closed or branched
b) Opposite direction
c) Perpendicular Answer: b
d) Unrelated Explanation: Magnetic field lines form closed loops from
pole to pole. There is no discontinuity in the magnetic
Answer: c
flux lines.
Explanation: When a conductor carries a certain value of
current, the force developed in the conductor, the current 173. Do magnetic flux lines intersect?
in the conductor and the magnetic field in the conductor a) Yes
are mutually perpendicular to each other. b) No
c) Depends on the situation
169. The relation between the direction of current and the
d) Cannot be determined
direction of magnetic field is ________
a) Same direction Answer: b
b) Opposite direction Explanation: Magnetic field lines do not cross each other
c) Perpendicular because if they cross each other it means that there are
d) Unrelated two different directions of a magnetic field in that region
and that is not possible.
Answer: c
Explanation: When a conductor carries a certain value of 174. Inside the magnet, field lines travel from?
current, the force developed in the conductor, the current a) North to south
in the conductor and the magnetic field in the conductor b) South to north
are mutually perpendicular to each other. c) West to east
d) East to west
170. The relation between the direction of current and the
direction of the force is _________ Answer: b
a) Same direction Explanation: Magnetic field lines originate at the north
b) Opposite direction pole and terminate at the south pole of the magnet and
c) Perpendicular magnetic field lines form closed loop so inside the
d) Unrelated magnet, they move from south to north.
Answer: c 175. Lines of magnetic flux which are parallel and in the
Explanation: When a conductor carries a certain value of same direction __________ each other.
current, the force developed in the conductor, the current a) Attract
in the conductor and the magnetic field in the conductor b) Repel
are mutually perpendicular to each other. c) Intersect
d) Cancel
Characteristics of Lines of Magnetic Flux
Answer: b
Explanation: Lines of magnetic flux which are parallel to
each other and in the same direction repel each other
because they tend to act as like poles and like poles repel
each other.
176. More the number of magnetic flux lines _______ is
the force of the magnet.
a) Greater
b) Lesser
c) Either greater or lesser
d) Neither greater nor lesser
Answer: a
Explanation: More the number of magnetic flux lines,
greater is the force of the magnet. This is because the
magnetic flux lines denote the strength of the field of the
magnet.
177. Magnetic field is strong when____________
a) magnetic field lines are closer
b) magnetic field lines are farther
c) magnetic field lines are longer
d) magnetic field lines are thicker
Answer: a
Explanation: Magnetic field is strong where magnetic
field lines are closer and weak where magnetic field lines
are farther.