Fluid Mechanics MCQs

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Q221.
Which of the following assumptions enables the Euler's equation of motion to be integrated ?

a.

The fluid is incompressible.

b.

The fluid is non-viscous.

c.

The continuity equation is satisfied.

d.

The flow is rotational and incompressible.

Discuss
Answer: (a).The fluid is incompressible.
Q222.
In case of a pipe exit fitted with a nozzle, the

a.

conversion of kinetic head to pressure head is facilitated.

b.

conversion of pressure head to kinetic head is facilitated.

c.

power transmitted through the nozzle is maximum, when the head lost due to friction in the pipe is equal to one third of the total supply head.

d.

both (b) and (c)

Discuss
Answer: (d).both (b) and (c)
Q223.
A fluid whose apparent viscosity increases with shear rate is termed as the __________ fluid.

a.

Newtonion

b.

viscous

c.

dilatant

d.

non-viscous

Discuss
Answer: (c).dilatant
Q224.
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
Q225.
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.
Q226.
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
Q227.
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).
Q228.
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.
Q229.
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
Q230.
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
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