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  • A. 130
  • B. 180
  • C. 230
  • D. 250

Explanation: Using ln(D₂/D₁) = (E/R)(1/T₁ − 1/T₂), the data give E ≈ 230 kJ/mol. The very large increase in diffusivity over this temperature interval…

Correct answer: 230
  • A. Both B & C
  • B. Dew point remains constant
  • C. Dry bulb & wet bulb temperature increases
  • D. Relative humidity increases

Explanation: Sensible heating adds heat without adding or removing moisture, so the humidity ratio and dew point remain constant.

Correct answer: Both B & C
  • A. Dew point
  • B. Wet bulb
  • C. Dry bulb
  • D. None of these

Explanation: In adiabatic saturation, evaporation occurs without external heat transfer, so the air approaches saturation at essentially constant…

Correct answer: Wet bulb
  • A. Kerosene
  • B. Water
  • C. Sodium stearate
  • D. Lime water

Explanation: Sodium stearate forms a soap-like lubricating film that reduces friction between the die and the steel wire during drawing.

Correct answer: Sodium stearate
  • A. Venturi scrubber
  • B. Packed column
  • C. Bubble cap plate column
  • D. Wetted wall column

Explanation: A venturi scrubber injects and atomizes liquid into a high-velocity gas stream, producing liquid dispersion as fine droplets.

Correct answer: Venturi scrubber
  • A. 100
  • B. 0
  • C. 50
  • D. None of these

Explanation: At 100% relative humidity, the air is saturated and no evaporation occurs from the wet bulb, so wet-bulb and dry-bulb temperatures become…

Correct answer: 100
  • A. Dry bulb
  • B. Dew point
  • C. Wet bulb
  • D. None of these

Explanation: A psychrometer directly measures dry-bulb and wet-bulb temperatures; the dew-point temperature is calculated from these readings and the…

Correct answer: Dew point
  • A. More than the dry bulb temperature
  • B. More than the wet bulb temperature
  • C. Less than the wet bulb temperature
  • D. Equal to wet bulb temperature

Explanation: At a fixed dry-bulb temperature, lowering relative humidity lowers the water-vapour partial pressure and hence the dew-point temperature.

Correct answer: Less than the wet bulb temperature
  • A. Specific humidity
  • B. Dry bulb temperature
  • C. Relative humidity
  • D. Wet bulb temperature

Explanation: During adiabatic evaporative cooling, sensible heat is converted into latent heat, so the wet-bulb temperature remains approximately…

Correct answer: Wet bulb temperature