Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions - NSC Agricultural Technology - Question 1 - 2016 - Paper 1
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Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Write down the question number (1.1.1–1.1.10), choose the answer and make a cross (X) o... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions - NSC Agricultural Technology - Question 1 - 2016 - Paper 1
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1.1.1 The plasma cutting machine cuts the metal with a/an ...
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C. The electric arc is the method used by plasma cutting machines to cut metal efficiently.
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1.1.2 The best gas mixture for cutting thick steel with a plasma cutting machine is ...
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A. Argon and hydrogen are effective due to their high cutting ability in plasma cutting.
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1.1.3 Oxyacetylene cannot be used to cut ...
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D. Bronze is not suitable for cutting using oxyacetylene due to its high melting point and properties.
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1.1.4 ... does not cause undercutting when doing MIG welding.
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C. A root gap that is too small does not contribute to undercutting, making it an appropriate choice.
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1.1.5 If you see black smoke emitting from the exhaust pipe of a compression ignition engine, it indicates a/an ...
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B. Rich air-fuel mixture is indicated by black smoke, demonstrating incomplete combustion.