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The discharge over a rectangular weir, considering the velocity of approach, is (whereH1 = H + Ha = Total height of water above the weir, H = Height of water over the crest of the weir, and Ha = Height of water due to velocity of approach)

A. (2/3) Cd × L.√2g [H1 - Ha]

B. (2/3) Cd × L. √2g [H1 3/2 - Ha 3/2]

C. (2/3) Cd × L.√2g [H1 2 - Ha 2]

D. (2/3) Cd × L. √2g [H1 5/2 - Ha 5/2]

Correct Answer :

B. (2/3) Cd × L. √2g [H1 3/2 - Ha 3/2]


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Steady flow occurs when

A. The direction and magnitude of the velocity at all points are identical

B. The velocity of successive fluid particles, at any point, is the same at successive periods of time

C. The magnitude and direction of the velocity do not change from point to point in the fluid

D. The fluid particles move in plane or parallel planes and the streamline patterns are identical in each plane

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The buoyancy depends on

A. Mass of liquid displaced

B. Viscosity of the liquid

C. Pressure of the liquid displaced

D. Depth of immersion

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Bulk modulus of a fluid is the ratio of

A. Shear stress to shear strain

B. Increase in volume to the viscosity of fluid

C. Increase in pressure to the volumetric strain

D. Critical velocity to the viscosity of fluid

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When a tank containing liquid moves with an acceleration in the horizontal direction, then the free surface of the liquid

A. Remains horizontal

B. Becomes curved

C. Falls on the front end

D. Falls on the back end

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The torque required to overcome viscous resistance of a collar bearing is (where R1 andR2 = External and internal radius of collar)

A. (μπ²N/60t) × (R₁ - R₂)

B. (μπ²N/60t) × (R₁² - R₂²)

C. (μπ²N/60t) × (R₁³ - R₂³)

D. (μπ²N/60t) × (R₁⁴ - R₂⁴)

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Liquids

A. Cannot be compressed

B. Occupy definite volume

C. Are not affected by change in pressure and temperature

D. None of the above

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If cohesion between molecules of a fluid is greater than adhesion between fluid and glass, then the free level of fluid in a dipped glass tube will be

A. Higher than the surface of liquid

B. The same as the surface of liquid

C. Lower than the surface of liquid

D. Unpredictable

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The tangential velocity of the water element having a free vortex is

A. Directly proportional to its distance from the centre

B. Inversely proportional to its distance from the centre

C. Directly proportional to its (distance)2 from the centre

D. Inversely proportional to its (distance)2 from the centre

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Viscosity of water in comparison to mercury is

A. Higher

B. Lower

C. Same

D. Higher/lower depending on temperature

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Dimensions of surface tension are

A. ML°T⁻²

B. ML°T

C. ML r²

D. ML²T²

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The Reynold's number of a ship is __________ to its velocity and length.

A. Directly proportional

B. Inversely proportional

C. Square root of velocity

D. None of these

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The hydraulic mean depth for a circular pipe of diameter (d) is

A. d/6

B. d/4

C. d/2

D. d

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The discharge over a triangular notch is

A. Inversely proportional to H3/2

B. Directly proportional to H3/2

C. Inversely proportional to H5/2

D. Directly proportional to H5/2

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An ideal flow of any fluid must fulfil the following

A. Newton's law of motion

B. Newton's law of viscosity

C. Pascal' law

D. Continuity equation

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The horizontal component of buoyant force is

A. Negligible

B. Same as buoyant force

C. Zero

D. None of the above

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Normal depth in open channel flow is the depth of flow corresponding to

A. Steady flow

B. Unsteady flow

C. Laminar flow

D. Uniform flow

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Gradually varied flow is

A. Steady uniform

B. Non-steady non-uniform

C. Non-steady uniform

D. Steady non-uniform

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Newton's law of viscosity is a relationship between

A. Pressure, velocity and temperature

B. Shear stress and rate of shear strain

C. Shear stress and velocity

D. Rate of shear strain and temperature

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The total energy of a liquid particle in motion is equal to

A. Pressure energy + kinetic energy + potential energy

B. Pressure energy - (kinetic energy + potential energy)

C. Potential energy - (pressure energy + kinetic energy

D. Kinetic energy - (pressure energy + potential energy)

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According to Newton's law of viscosity, the shear stress on a layer of a fluid is __________ to the rate of shear strain.

A. Equal to

B. Directly proportional

C. Inversely proportional

D. None of these

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The value of coefficient of velocity for a sharp edged orifice __________ with the head of water.

A. Decreases

B. Increases

C. Remain same

D. None of these

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The loss of head at exit of a pipe is (where v = Velocity of liquid in the pipe)

A. v²/2g

B. 0.5v²/2g

C. 0.375v²/2g

D. 0.75v²/2g

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If 850 kg liquid occupies volume of one cubic meter, men 0.85 represents its

A. Specific weight

B. Specific mass

C. Specific gravity

D. Specific density

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Reynold's number is the ratio of inertia force to

A. Pressure force

B. Elastic force

C. Gravity force

D. Viscous force

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Practical fluids

A. Are viscous

B. Possess surface tension

C. Are compressible

D. Possess all the above properties

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Surface energy per unit area of a surface is numerically equal to

A. Atmospheric pressure

B. Surface tension

C. Force of adhesion

D. Force of cohesion

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The region between the separation streamline and the boundary surface of the solid body is known as

A. Wake

B. Drag

C. Lift

D. Boundary layer

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The point at which the resultant pressure on an immersed surface acts, is known as

A. Centre of gravity

B. Centre of depth

C. Centre of pressure

D. Centre of immersed surface

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The pressure of liquid at throat in a Venturimeter is __________ than that at inlet.

A. Higher

B. Lower

C. Same

D. None of these

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Which of the following statement is wrong?

A. A flow whose streamline is represented by a curve is called two dimensional flow.

B. The total energy of a liquid particle is the sum of potential energy, kinetic energy and pressure energy.

C. The length of divergent portion in a Venturimeter is equal to the convergent portion.

D. A pitot tube is used to measure the velocity of flow at the required point in a pipe.