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____________ is responsible for the prevention of erosion and washing away from the sand.

(a) Risers

(b) Gates

(c) Vents

(d) Sprue Hole

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I need to ask this question from Principles of Gating and Risering topic in portion Concept of Gating and Risering of Foundry and Forging

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Correct answer is (b) Gates

Explanation: Sudden change in direction causes mold erosion due to mold erosion, turbulence and gas pick-up. So Gates are provided to prevent this erosion and washing away of the sand as molten metal flows into the mould.

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