Fluid Mechanics MCQs

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Q141.
Bernoulli's equation is dependent on the

a.

first law of thermodynamics.

b.

third law of thermodynamics.

c.

law of conservation of momentum.

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (d).none of these.
Q142.
A fluid element has a velocity V = -y² . xi + 2yx² . j. The motion at (x, y) = (l/√2, 1) is

a.

rotational and incompressible

b.

rotational and compressible

c.

irrotational and compressible

d.

irrotational and incompressible

Discuss
Answer: (b).rotational and compressible
Q143.
Check in a centrifugal pump is

a.

provided in the discharge line.

b.

generally a globe valve.

c.

provided to prevent liquid from backing up through the pump when the pump is turned off or accidently stops running.

d.

all (a), (b) and (c).

Discuss
Answer: (d).all (a), (b) and (c).
Q144.
Drag force acting on a body does not depend upon the

a.

density of the fluid.

b.

density of the body.

c.

velocity of the body.

d.

projected area of the body.

Discuss
Answer: (b).density of the body.
Q145.
Centrifugal pump is normally classified on the basis of the

a.

rpm.

b.

type of casing.

c.

impeller blade angle.

d.

number of blades in impeller.

Discuss
Answer: (b).type of casing.
Q146.
Where does the maximum stress occur in case of laminar flow of incompressible fluid in a closed conduit of diameter 'd'?

a.

At the centre

b.

At d/4 from the wall

c.

At the wall

d.

At d/8 from the wall

Discuss
Answer: (c).At the wall
Q147.
A mono pump is a __________ pump.

a.

centrifugal

b.

piston

c.

positive acting rotary

d.

a group of vacuum

Discuss
Answer: (c).positive acting rotary
Q148.
Higher specific speed (200-500) of a centrifugal pump indicates that the pump is of __________ flow type.

a.

axial

b.

radial

c.

mixed

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (a).axial
Q149.
The variable required to be known in correlations used for estimating the horse power of a centrifugal gas compressor and hence its cost are

P. Inlet pressure
Q. Compressor rpm
R. Delivery pressure
S. Volumetric flow rate at inlet.

a.

P, Q and R

b.

P and R

c.

R and S

d.

P, Rand S

Discuss
Answer: (a).P, Q and R
Q150.
Theoretical head developed by a centrifugal pump does not depend upon the __________ the impeller.

a.

radius of

b.

speed of

c.

fluid velocity leaving

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (d).none of these
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