Why Should the End of the Welding Rod Be Kept

question 45

Multiple Choice

Why should the end of the welding rod be kept inside the protective envelope of the flame?

• A) To keep the hot end from oxidizing if it is exposed to the air
• B) To keep it hot so it will melt into the weld pool faster
• C) It is easier to see there, and you are less likely to touch it to your hand, arm, or leg.
• D) You can add the rod quicker if it is kept close to the weld pool.

---

Definitions:

Financial Statement

A formal record of the financial activities and position of a business, person, or other entity, presented in a structured way.

NPV

Net Present Value (NPV) is a method used in capital budgeting to evaluate the profitability of an investment or project by calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows.

Cost of Capital

Cost of capital represents the return rate an entity must pay to its stakeholders in order to justify the use of capital in the business.

Initial Outflow

The initial cash expenditure required to undertake an investment or project.