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The equation of continuity holds good when the flow

A. Is steady

B. Is one dimensional

C. Velocity is uniform at all the cross sections

D. All of the above

Correct Answer :

D. All of the above


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According to Francis formula, the discharge over a rectangular weir is (where n = Number of end contractions)

A. (2/3) × Cd (L - nH) × √(2gh)

B. (2/3) × Cd (L - 0.1nH) × √(2g) × H3/2

C. (2/3) × Cd (L - nH) × √(2g) × H²

D. (2/3) × Cd (L - nH) × √(2g) × H5/2

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The centre of gravity of the volume of the liquid displaced is called

A. Centre of pressure

B. Centre of buoyancy

C. Metacentre

D. None of these

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Pressure of the order of 10 torr can be measured by

A. Bourdon tube

B. Pirani Gauge

C. Micro-manometer

D. Lonisation gauge

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The pressure at a point 4 m below the free surface of water is

A. 19.24 kPa

B. 29.24 kPa

C. 39.24 kPa

D. 49.24 kPa

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The intensity of pressure at any point, in a liquid, is

A. Directly proportional to the area of the vessel containing liquid

B. Directly proportional to the depth of liquid from the surface

C. Directly proportional to the length of the vessel containing liquid

D. Inversely proportional to the depth of liquid from the surface

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The mercury does not wet the glass. This is due to the property of the liquid known as

A. Cohesion

B. Adhesion

C. Viscosity

D. Surface tension

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Differential manometer is used to measure

A. Pressure in pipes, channels etc.

B. Atmospheric pressure

C. Very low pressure

D. Difference of pressure between two points

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The velocity at which the laminar flow stops, is known as

A. Velocity of approach

B. Lower critical velocity

C. Higher critical velocity

D. None of these

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The flow in which conditions do not change with time at any point, is known as

A. One dimensional flow

B. Uniform flow

C. Steady flow

D. Turbulent flow

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The surface tension of mercury at normal temperature compared to that of water is

A. More

B. Less

C. Same

D. More or less depending on size of glass tube

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Bulk modulus of a fluid __________ as the pressure increases.

A. Remain same

B. Decreases

C. Increases

D. None of these

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For pipes, turbulent flow occurs when Reynolds number is

A. Less than 2000

B. Between 2000 and 4000

C. More than 4000

D. Less than 4000

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The specific weight of sea water is __________ that of pure water.

A. Same as

B. Less than

C. More than

D. None of these

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The divergent portion of a Venturimeter is made longer than convergent portion in order to

A. Avoid the tendency of breaking away the stream of liquid

B. To minimise frictional losses

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. None of these

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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 center of gravity of the volume of the liquid displaced by an immersed body is called

A. Metacentre

B. Center of pressure

C. Center of buoyancy

D. Center of gravity

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A fluid in equilibrium can't sustain

A. Tensile stress

B. Compressive stress

C. Shear stress

D. Bending stress

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Choose the wrong statement

A. Any weight, floating or immersed in a liquid, is acted upon by a buoyant force

B. Buoyant force is equal to the weight of the liquid displaced

C. The point through which buoyant force acts, is called the center of buoyancy

D. Center of buoyancy is located above the center of gravity of the displaced liquid

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When the pressure intensity at a point is more than the local atmospheric pressure, then the difference of these two pressures is called

A. Gauge pressure

B. Absolute pressure

C. Positive gauge pressure

D. Vacuum pressure

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Flow occurring in a pipeline when a valve is being opened is

A. Steady

B. Unsteady

C. Laminar

D. Vortex

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Coefficient of contraction is the ratio of

A. Actual velocity of jet at vena contracta to the theoretical velocity

B. Loss of head in the orifice to the head of water available at the exit of the orifice

C. Loss of head in the orifice to the head of water available at the exit of the orifice

D. Area of jet at vena-contracta to the area of orifice

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For pipes, laminar flow occurs when Reynolds number is

A. Less than 2000

B. Between 2000 and 4000

C. More than 4000

D. Less than 4000

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Density of water is maximum at

A. 0° C

B. 0° K

C. 4° C

D. 100° C

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The coefficient of discharge for an external mouthpiece is

A. 0.375

B. 0.5

C. 0.707

D. 0.855

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The coefficient of viscosity may be determined by

A. Capillary tube method

B. Orifice type viscometer

C. Rotating cylinder method

D. All of these

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If a body floating in a liquid occupies a new position and remains at rest in this new position, when given a small angular displacement, the body is said to be in __________ equilibrium.

A. Neutral

B. Stable

C. Unstable

D. None of these

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Choose the wrong statement

A. Fluids are capable of flowing

B. Fluids conform to the shape of the containing vessels

C. When in equilibrium, fluids cannot sustain tangential forces

D. When in equilibrium, fluids can sustain shear forces

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Whenever a plate is held immersed at some angle with the direction of flow of the liquid, it is subjected to some pressure. The component of this pressure, in the direction of flow of the liquid, is known as

A. Lift

B. Drag

C. Stagnation pressure

D. Bulk modulus

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The discharge over a right angled notch is (where H = Height of liquid above the apex of notch)

A. (8/15) Cd. 2g. H

B. (8/15) Cd. 2g. H3/2

C. (8/15) Cd. 2g. H²

D. (8/15) Cd. 2g. H5/2

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When an internal mouthpiece is running free, the discharge through the mouthpiece is: (where a = Area of mouthpiece, and H = Height of liquid above the mouthpiece)

A. 0.5 a. √2gH

B. 0.707 a. √2gH

C. 0.855 a. √2gH

D. a. √2gH