Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics MCQs

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Q11.
The length AB of a pipe ABC in which the liquid is flowing has diameter (d1) and is suddenly enlarged to diameter (d2) at B which is constant for the length BC. The loss of head due to sudden enlargement is
Discuss
Answer: (c).(v₁ - v₂)²/2g
Discuss
Answer: (d).area of jet at vena contracta to the area of orifice
Discuss
Answer: (a).the pressure below the nappe is atmospheric
Q14.
The Reynold's number of a ship is __________ to its velocity and length.
Discuss
Answer: (a).directly proportional
Q15.
When a tube of smaller diameter is dipped in water, the water rises in the tube due to viscosity of water.
Discuss
Answer: (b).False
Q16.
The coefficient of discharge for an external mouthpiece is
Discuss
Answer: (d).0.855
Q17.
A tank of uniform cross-sectional area (A) containing liquid upto height (H1) has an orifice of cross-sectional area (a) at its bottom. The time required to empty the tank completely will be
Discuss
Answer: (a).(2A√H₁)/(Cd × a√2g)
Q18.
A siphon is used to connect two reservoirs at different levels intervened by a high ridge.
Discuss
Answer: (a).True
Q19.
A flow in which the volume of a fluid and its density does not change during the flow is called __________ flow.
Discuss
Answer: (a).incompressible
Q20.
The loss of head due to an obstruction in a pipe is twice the loss of head at its entrance.
Discuss
Answer: (a).Agree
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