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What is the formula for work in terms of force and distance?

  • $Force / Distance$
  • $Force \times Distance$ (correct)
  • $Force + Distance$
  • $Force - Distance$

Which of the following is an application of Engineering Thermodynamics?

  • Plumbing
  • Baking
  • Air conditioning (correct)
  • Gardening

What is the scope of Thermodynamics limited to?

  • Properties at atomic level
  • Macroscopic properties (correct)
  • Microscopic properties
  • Properties of individual particles

In Heat Transfer, which medium does the energy flow from?

<p>From higher-temperature medium to lower-temperature medium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three modes of heat transfer?

<p>Conduction, Convection, Radiation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Heat Exchangers?

<p>To remove heat from food materials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of heat generation within food when placed inside a microwave oven?

<p>Friction between molecules (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the law of conservation of mass, what happens to the total mass when a reaction takes place?

<p>Total mass remains the same (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes an object reluctant to change its state of motion based on the text?

<p>Mass (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which division of science deals with the conversion of energy from one form to another?

<p>Thermodynamics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main forms of energy of interest in engineering thermodynamics according to the text?

<p>Heat and work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a microwave oven, what causes the water molecules to pass heat energy along to other food molecules?

<p>Microwave energy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) report, why are nanoparticles recommended to be treated as new, potentially harmful materials?

<p>Because their safety has not been tested yet. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor influencing the acceptance of new technologies like nanotechnologies by consumers?

<p>Consumer perception and reaction to information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did studies reveal about European consumer awareness of nanotechnology?

<p>They are progressively becoming aware and positive about its opportunities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do US studies indicate about consumer awareness of nanotechnology?

<p>Very few consumers have heard about nanotechnology. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to consider the risk of ingestion of particles incorporated into food packaging materials?

<p>Due to the possibility of migration of particles from packaging to food. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the FDA state regarding particle size and new materials?

<p>Particle size is irrelevant when testing new materials for safety. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of food processing?

<p>To transform raw agricultural materials for various purposes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique falls under the physical method of food preservation?

<p>UV sterilization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors contribute to the perishability of food materials?

<p>Respiration of crops after harvest, activity of microorganisms, and chemical composition of food (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle behind Hurdle Technology in food preservation?

<p>To combine multiple preservation techniques to create hurdles for microbial growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a chemical method of food preservation?

<p>Salting with NaCl (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the perishability of foods depend on the handling of food materials?

<p>To ensure appropriate packaging and transportation methods are used (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which operation involves separating materials into dirts and clean materials?

<p>Cleaning and Sanitizing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Size Reduction operations?

<p>To increase surface area of solid particles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which operation involves methods like freezing, cooling, pasteurization, and sterilization?

<p>Heat Exchange Operations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Material Handling in food processing operations?

<p>To organize movement of specific materials at the right time and quantity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which operation involves operations like grinding, pulverising, crushing, and grating?

<p>Size Reduction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cleaning method uses air blown to separate materials based on density?

<p>Dry cleaning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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