Fluid Mechanics MCQs

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Q201.
Pascal law is not applicable for a/an __________ fluid.

a.

accelerating frictionless

b.

static

c.

uniformly moving

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (d).none of these
Q202.
In a fluidised bed reactor

a.

temperature gradients are very high.

b.

temperature is more or less uniform.

c.

hot spots are formed.

d.

segregation of the solids occurs.

Discuss
Answer: (b).temperature is more or less uniform.
Q203.
The flow of a liquid through tapering pipe at a constant rate is an example of __________ flow.

a.

steady uniform

b.

steady non uniform

c.

unsteady uniform

d.

unsteady non uniform

Discuss
Answer: (b).steady non uniform
Q204.
Pick out the correct statement pertaining to transition/ entrance length in fluid flow.

a.

The length of entrance region of pipe, in which full development of fluid flow takes place such that velocity profile does not change downstream, is called the transition length.

b.

Transition length for laminar flow of Newtonion fluids in a pipe of diameter 'd' is equal to 0.05. D.Nส€โ‚‘.

c.

Transition length for turbulent flow of Newtonion fluids in a smooth pipe of diameter 'd' is equal to 50 D.

d.

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

Discuss
Answer: (d).all (a), (b) and (c).
Q205.
A perfect gas

a.

does not satisfy PV = nRT.

b.

is incompressible and has zero viscosity.

c.

has constant specific heat.

d.

can't develop shear stresses.

Discuss
Answer: (c).has constant specific heat.
Q206.
Which of the following is the most common pump for pumping either raw sewage or sludge ?

a.

Electromagnetic pump

b.

Centrifugal pump

c.

Reciprocating pump

d.

Gear pump

Discuss
Answer: (c).Reciprocating pump
Q207.
Transition length for a turbulent fluid entering into a pipe is around __________ times the pipe diameter.

a.

5

b.

50

c.

500

d.

1000

Discuss
Answer: (b).50
Q208.
For turbulent flow of an incompressible fluid through a pipe, the flow rate Q is proportional to (ฮ” P)n, where ฮ”P is the pressure drop. The value of exponent 'n' is

a.

1

b.

0

c.

< 1

d.

> 1

Discuss
Answer: (c).< 1
Q209.
Reciprocating pumps are not able to compete with the centrifugal pump for industrial use, mainly because these pumps have

a.

very low speeds.

b.

smaller discharge.

c.

higher capital & maintenance cost.

d.

high vibrations.

Discuss
Answer: (c).higher capital & maintenance cost.
Q210.
The ratio of hydrodynamic boundary layer to thermal boundary layer thickness in case of liquid metals is

a.

< 1

b.

1

c.

> 1

d.

2

Discuss
Answer: (a).< 1
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