Hydraulics MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Hydraulics, a fundamental topic in the field of Civil Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Hydraulics MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q191.
The value of momentum correction factor (ฮฒ) for a laminar flow through a circular pipe, is

a.

1/2

b.

2/3

c.

3/4

d.

4/3

Discuss
Answer: (d).4/3
Q192.
Manometers are used to measure

a.

pressure in water channels, pipes etc.

b.

difference in pressure at two points

c.

atmospheric pressure

d.

very low pressure.

Discuss
Answer: (a).pressure in water channels, pipes etc.
Q193.
For exerting a pressure of 4.8 kg/cm², the depth of oil (specific gravity 0.8), should be

a.

40 cm

b.

41 cm

c.

56 cm

d.

60 cm

Discuss
Answer: (d).60 cm
Q194.
A cylindrical vessel 40 cm high is revolved about its vertical axis so that the water touches the bottom when it just spills out. If the radius of the cylinder is โˆš5 cm, the angular velocity of rotation, is

a.

2 rad/sec

b.

3 rad/sec

c.

4 rad/sec

d.

5 rad/sec

Discuss
Answer: (a).2 rad/sec
Q195.
For the flow of liquid from an open ended tube (or nozzle) leading to the formation of spray of liquid drops, the number generally applied, is

a.

Froude number

b.

Weber number

c.

Reynold number

d.

Mach number.

Discuss
Answer: (b).Weber number
Q196.
An error of 1% in measuring the head of water over the crest of a triangular notch, produces an error in the discharge which is equal to

a.

1.25%

b.

1.5%

c.

2.0%.

d.

2.5%

Discuss
Answer: (d).2.5%
Q197.
Discharge over an ogee weir remains the same as that of

a.

sharp crested weir

b.

triangular weir

c.

cippoletti weir

d.

drowned weir.

Discuss
Answer: (c).cippoletti weir
Q198.
When no air is left below the nappe and water stream adheres to the down stream face of the weir, it is known as

a.

free nappe

b.

depressed nappe

c.

clinging nappe

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).clinging nappe
Q199.
The best side slope for most economical trapezoidal section, is

a.

30°

b.

45°

c.

60°

d.

None of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).60°
Q200.
The following is not a laminar flow

a.

Flow of oil in measuring instruments

b.

Flow in beds in ground water

c.

Rise of water in plants through roots

d.

Flow in water pipe lines.

Discuss
Answer: (d).Flow in water pipe lines.
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