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Civil Engineering · Q42

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Engineering and GATE · Civil Engineering · question 42

Q42

The component filler in paint does the function of:

A.
Absorbing oxygen
B.
Reducing cost
Answer
C.
Consistency
D.
Smooth Spreading

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
To reduce the cost of paint, fillers are added. If used too much it can weaken the paint. Alumina, magnesia, barite, charcoal, etc are examples of filler.