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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 179

Q179

The adhesiveness is the property of sand due to which

A.
It evolves a great amount of steam and other gases
B.
The sand grains stick together
C.
It clings to the sides of a moulding box
Answer
D.
None of these

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Adhesiveness is that properties of sand due to it adheres or cling to the sides of the moulding box.
It is the property of sand due to which the sand grains stick together during ramming.
It is defined as the strength of the moulding sand.