3.
Lap joints are preferred over butt joints in soldering/brazing because

5.
Determine the correctness or otherwise of the following Assertion [a] and the Reason [r].
Assertion: In a pure metal weld, elastic modulus in the heat affected zone (HAZ) is the same as that in the base metal.
Reason: Coarse grained microstructure in the HAZ results in lower hardness.