Study of Non-metallic Materials - Mechanical Engineering (MCQ) questions and answers

1)   Match the following group 1 items(rubbers) with group 2 items (Rubber formation) and select the correct option

1. Nitrate rubbers ----------------------------------- A. copolymerization of butadiene and styrene
2. Butadiene rubbers ------------------------------- B. polymerization of isobutylene with isoprene
3. Neoprenes ----------------------------------------- C. copolymerization of butadiene and crylonitrite
4. Butyl rubbers ------------------------------------- D. polymerization of chloroprene molecules


a. 1 – A, 2 – D, 3 – B, 4 - C
b. 1 – B, 2 – C, 3 – D, 4 - A
c. 1 – C, 2 – A, 3 – D, 4 – B
d. 1 – C, 2 – B, 3 – A, 4 - D
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1 – C, 2 – A, 3 – D, 4 – B

Explanation:
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2)   What are thermoplastics?

a. They are nonlinear polymers, in which rise in temperature increases plasticity
b. They are linear polymers, in which rise in temperature increases plasticity
c. They are linear polymers, in which temperature rise has no effect on plasticity
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: They are linear polymers, in which rise in temperature increases plasticity

Explanation:
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3)   What happens when thermosetting polymers are heated?

a. They become soft
b. They are deformed
c. They become rigid
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: They become rigid

Explanation:
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4)   Which among the following is the characteristics of polymers?

a. High tensile strength
b. High coefficient of friction
c. Low density
d. All of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Low density

Explanation:
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5)   How is Ester produced?

a. Addition polymerization
b. Condensation polymerization
c. Substitutional polymerization
d. None of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Condensation polymerization

Explanation:
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6)   Which type of composite materials the sandwich panels are?

a. Structural
b. Fiber reinforced
c. Particle reinforced
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Structural

Explanation:
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7)   Which among the following rubbers are used for automobile tyres?

a. Only Polyurethane rubbers
b. Only Butadiene rubbers
c. Both Polyurethane and Butadiene are used
d. None of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both Polyurethane and Butadiene are used

Explanation:
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8)   What is the byproduct formed by the condensation of methyl alcohol and acetic acid to form ester?

a. water
b. hydrogen
c. oxygen
d. none of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: water

Explanation:
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9)   Which materials can be used to manufacture elastomers?

a. Limestone
b. Petroleum
c. Alcohol
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
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10)   Select the correct option which shows mechanical property of ceramic materials?  

a. Non-crystalline ceramics become brittle below recrystallization temperature
b. At high temperatures ceramics have favorable properties
c. Ceramic products are resistant to oxidation
d. Ceramics can be used as a moderator
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Non-crystalline ceramics become brittle below recrystallization temperature

Explanation:
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