Welding: The Art of Joining Metals
Have you ever wondered how skyscrapers, cars, and bridges are built? Meet Joe, a professional welder. Welding is the process of joining metals together, and Joe is an expert at it. There are several types of welding, but Joe specializes in two types: arc and MIG welding. Arc welding uses a welding power supply to create an electric arc between an electrode and the base material to melt the metals at the welding point. MIG welding, on the other hand, uses a wire feeding gun that feeds wire at an adjustable speed and flows an inert gas over the weld to protect it from contamination. But welding is not just about joining metals; safety is vital. Joe always wears a protective suit, gloves, and a helmet with a visor. This protects him from harmful ultraviolet and infrared light, metal splatters, and intense heat. At the end of a long day, when Joe sees the objects he has created from separate pieces of metal, he feels a sense of immense satisfaction. From the chair you sit on, to the car your parents drive, the work of welders like Joe affects our daily lives in ways we often don't realize.
Question 1
What is the main purpose of a protective suit, gloves, and helmet with a visor in welding?
To protect from harmful ultraviolet and infrared light, metal splatters, and intense heat
To make the welder look professional
To show the welder's level of experience
To enhance the welder's physical strength
Question 2
What are the two types of welding Joe specializes in?
Arc and MIG welding
Electric and Wire welding
Arc and Electric welding
Wire and Electric welding
MIG and Electric welding
Question 3
What is the purpose of a visor in a welder's helmet?
To protect from harmful ultraviolet and infrared light
To help them see better
To look stylish
To communicate with others
To prevent them from getting dirty
Question 4
What does the inert gas do in MIG welding?
It protects the weld from contamination
It makes the weld stronger
It cools down the weld
It makes the weld look shiny
It makes the welder's job easier
Question 5
Why does a welder feel a sense of satisfaction at the end of a long day?
Because of the objects he has created from separate pieces of metal
Because he has made a lot of money
Because he has finished his work for the day
Because he has learned something new
Because he has helped others
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