Fluid Mechanics MCQs

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Q41.
The inherent characteristic of an equal percentage valve relating flow rate 'q' with valve stem movement 'x' are described by the equation

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q42.
Curve III in the below diagram represents a/an

a.

dilatent fluid

b.

pseudo plastic fluid

c.

ideal plastic

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).pseudo plastic fluid
Q43.
Colebrook equation for friction factor in turbulent flow is given by following equation. It reduces to Nikuradse equation for a value of ฮต/D equal to

a.

0

b.

1

c.

โˆž

d.

0.5

Discuss
Answer: (b).1
Q44.
The percentage slip in a reciprocating pump set is given by the % of (where, Qโ‚ = actual discharge Qโ‚‚ = theoretical discharge)

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q45.
A particle A of diameter 10 microns settles in an oil of specific gravity 0.9 and viscosity 10 poise under Stoke's law. A particle B with diameter 20 microns settling in the same oil will have a settling velocity

a.

same as that of A.

b.

one fourth as that of A.

c.

twice as that of A.

d.

four times as that of A.

Discuss
Answer: (b).one fourth as that of A.
Q46.
The pitot static tube does not measure the __________ pressure.

a.

static

b.

total

c.

difference in static & dynamic

d.

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

Discuss
Answer: (d).all (a), (b) and (c)
Q47.
The fluid in which the shearing stress within it is proportional to the velocity gradient across the sheared section, is called a __________ fluid.

a.

Bingham

b.

Newtonion

c.

perfect

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).Newtonion
Q48.
In fluid flow, cavitation is caused, if the

a.

fluid velocity decreases to zero.

b.

total energy decreases.

c.

both (a) and (b).

d.

flow pressure approaches its vapor pressure at the prevailing temperature.

Discuss
Answer: (d).flow pressure approaches its vapor pressure at the prevailing temperature.
Q49.
The ratio of the depth of flow to the hydraulic radius for the most economical trapezoidal section, in open channel flow is

a.

0.5

b.

1

c.

1.5

d.

2

Discuss
Answer: (d).2
Q50.
Which of the following denotes the effect of compressibility in fluid flow ?

a.

Weber number

b.

Mach number

c.

Euler number

d.

Reynolds number

Discuss
Answer: (b).Mach number
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