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41. 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
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Answer: (a).A

42. Curve III in the below diagram represents a/an
a. dilatent fluid
b. pseudo plastic fluid
c. ideal plastic
d. none of these
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Answer: (b).pseudo plastic fluid

43. Colebrook equation for friction factor in turbulent flow is given by following equation. It reduces to Nikuradse equation for a value of ε/D equal to
a. 0
b. 1
c.
d. 0.5
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Answer: (b).1

44. The percentage slip in a reciprocating pump set is given by the % of (where, Q₁ = actual discharge Q₂ = theoretical discharge)
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
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Answer: (d).D

45. 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.
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Answer: (b).one fourth as that of A.