Q. What causes cavitation in centrifugal pump ?

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Q. Draining of shallow pits or sump is done by a sump pump, which is a __________ pump.

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Q. A hydraulic ram acts as a/an __________ pump.

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Q. The ratio of average fluid velocity to the maximum velocity in case of laminar flow of a Newtonion fluid in a circular pipe is

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Q. Working principle of manometer comprises of balancing a coloumn of liquid against the pressure to be measured. Inclined tube manometer is especially used for the measurement of __________ pressure.

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Q. Isotropic turbulence occurs

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Q. The co-efficient of drag and lift for an incompressible fluid depends on the

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Q. Euler's equation of motion states, that at every point, the

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Q. The Navier-Stokes equation deals with the law of conservation of

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Q. The fluid property which matters for fall-ing rain drops to acquire spherical shape is its

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Q. The simple pitot tube does not measure the

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Q. Boundary layer separation occurs when the

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Q. The head loss in turbulent flow in a pipe varies

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Q. Hydraulic intensifier is used for increasing the

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Q. Hydrometer measures the specific gravity of liquids based on the principles of buoyancy. Pycnometer is used to measure the specific gravity of

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Q. Euler's equation of motion is a statement expressing

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Q. During ageing of fluid carrying pipes, the

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Q. Which of the following fluid forces are not considered in the Navier-Stoke's equation?

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Q. Which of the following may be termed as a variable orifice flowmeter ?

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Q. In turbulent flow, a rough pipe has the same friction factor as a smooth pipe

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