Question

________________ is the displacement of the mould while closing a mould.

(a) Drop

(b) Blowholes

(c) Crush

(d) Mould Shift

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Answer 1

Correct choice is (c) Crush

Explanation: A crush allows itself as an irregular sandy depression in the casting. It occurs due to an excessive weighting of the green sand mould. Hence, it is the displacement of sand while closing a mold, thereby deforming mold surfaces.