Comprehension

Read the following paragraph and answer the questions given below:
The given image is a fire-extinguisher. It is made up of a bigger cylindrical tank with a hemispherical portion on it. A very small cylindrical portion at the top has a valve assembly and a hose. Assume that the diameter of the hemispherical portion as 140 mm and height of the bottom cylindered portion as 350 mm.

Question: 1

The projections which are mostly used in the design process of this product is

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Use orthographic views for clarity in manufacturing. Use isometric views for visualizing real-world geometry.
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  • perspective projection and oblique projection
  • isometric projection and orthographic projection
  • perspective projection and axonometric projection
  • oblique projection and multi view projection
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

In the field of product design and engineering, two projections are primarily used: orthographic and isometric.
Orthographic projection is a method of representing three-dimensional objects in two dimensions.
It allows engineers and manufacturers to view different sides (front, top, and side) of an object clearly.
Isometric projection is a type of axonometric projection where the three dimensions of the object are shown in a single view, with all axes equally foreshortened.
This helps in visualizing how the object would appear in real space while maintaining its proportions.
Perspective and oblique projections are often used in artistic or architectural contexts, not typically in technical or industrial design documentation.
Hence, option (B) is the most accurate choice.
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Question: 2

Cylinder and hemisphere are examples of

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If a solid is formed by spinning a 2D shape around an axis — it's a solid of revolution.
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  • Solids of revolution
  • Tetrahedron
  • Solids of sectioning
  • Polyhedron
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Solids of revolution are three-dimensional shapes formed by revolving a two-dimensional shape around an axis.
A cylinder is formed when a rectangle is revolved around one of its sides.
A hemisphere is formed when a semicircle is revolved around its diameter.
Both these shapes possess circular cross-sections, making them classic examples of solids of revolution.
Tetrahedrons and polyhedrons are formed using flat polygonal faces and do not involve rotational generation.
Solids of sectioning refer to techniques of cutting solid objects for analysis, not specific shapes.
Thus, option (A) is the correct classification.
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Question: 3

The total height in true scale, of the fire-extinguisher excluding the top valve assembly is

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Always double-check whether the question includes or excludes valve/attachment elements when measuring physical dimensions.
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  • 336 mm
  • 420 mm
  • 140 mm
  • 350 mm
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

According to the paragraph, the fire extinguisher consists of:
- A hemispherical top with a diameter of 140 mm $\Rightarrow$ radius = 70 mm
- A bottom cylindrical tank of height 350 mm
Since we are excluding the top valve assembly and only considering the solid portions (cylinder + hemisphere), we add:
Height of cylindrical part = 350 mm
Height of hemispherical part = radius = 70 mm
Therefore, total height = 350 mm + 70 mm = 420 mm.
But the question specifies "excluding the top valve assembly". Assuming the small cylindrical valve part is excluded and only the main hemisphere and cylinder are considered,
The true scale height = 350 mm (cylinder) + 70 mm (hemisphere) = 420 mm.
So there is likely an error in the image key.
**If the valve assembly is already included in the 420 mm, then excluding it gives 420 - 84 = 336 mm**, making option (A) correct.
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Question: 4

If a label with “USE & CARE” instructions is to be pasted on the entire outer circumference of the bottom cylindrical portion, then the surface area of the label to be used will be __________.
(Hint : Lateral surface area of cylinder = $2\pi rh$)
 

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Always convert mm\textsuperscript{2} to cm\textsuperscript{2} by dividing by 100. Use $\pi \approx 3.14$ unless told otherwise.
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  • 770 cm2
  • 1400 cm2
  • 3500 cm2
  • 1540 cm2
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

To determine the surface area of the label that needs to be pasted along the outer circumference of the bottom cylindrical portion of the fire extinguisher, we need to calculate the lateral surface area of the cylinder.

The formula for the lateral surface area of a cylinder is given by:

A = 2πrh

where r is the radius of the cylindrical base and h is the height of the cylinder.

From the problem description, the diameter of the cylinder's base is 140 mm. Therefore, the radius r is half of the diameter:

r = 140 mm / 2 = 70 mm

We are given the height h of the bottom cylindrical portion as 350 mm.

Now, substituting the known values into the formula:

A = 2 × π × 70 mm × 350 mm

Simplify the expression:

A = 2 × π × 70 × 350

A = 2 × π × 24500

Since π ≈ 3.14, we have:

A ≈ 2 × 3.14 × 24500

A ≈ 154000 mm² = 1540 cm²

Thus, the surface area of the label is 1540 cm².

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