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Fluid Mechanics Quiz

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 1hrs 23mins

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1.

The property of a fluid that resists shear deformation is called (a)   .

2.

The SI unit of dynamic viscosity is __________.

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3.

A fluid is defined as a substance that continuously deforms under the action of (a)   stress.

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Hydrostatic pressure at a depth h is given by the formula (a)   .

5.

The point through which the buoyant force acts is called the __________.

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The pressure at a point in a static fluid is (a)   in all directions.

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Streamlines never (a)   each other.

8.

The continuity equation for incompressible flow is written as __________.

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9.

Bernoulli’s equation is derived from the conservation of (a)   .

10.

A Venturi meter is used to measure __________.

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11.

The dimensionless number that determines whether flow is laminar or turbulent is __________.

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12.

Reynolds number is defined as Re = \frac{ (a)   }{\mu}.

13.

For laminar flow in a circular pipe, the velocity profile is (a)   in shape.

14.

The energy loss due to friction in a pipe is given by (a)   equation.

15.

The line representing the pressure head in a system is called the __________ line.

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16.

The critical depth in open channel flow is the depth corresponding to __________ specific energy.

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17.

The hydraulic jump is an example of a __________ flow phenomenon.

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18.

Boundary layer separation occurs when the pressure gradient is (a)   .

19.

Lift force on an airfoil is explained by __________ theorem.

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20.

The ratio of inertial to surface tension forces is expressed by the __________ number.

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21.

In compressible flow, the ratio of flow velocity to the local speed of sound is called (a)   .

22.

The discharge over a sharp-crested weir is measured in terms of head over the (a)   .

23.

Darcy’s law is used to describe the flow of water through (a)   media.

24.

A pump adds energy to a fluid, while a turbine (a)   energy from a fluid.

25.

The center of buoyancy of a floating body is always located at the (a)   of the displaced volume.

26.

Calculate the discharge in m³/s for a pipe of diameter 0.1m carrying water at 2m/s.

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27.

State Bernoulli’s theorem and explain its practical applications in fluid mechanics.

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28.

A Venturi meter has a throat diameter of 0.1m and inlet diameter of 0.2m. If the pressure difference is 5kPa, calculate the flow rate of water.

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29.

Using momentum equation, determine the force exerted by a water jet striking a flat plate held normal to its axis.

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30.

Derive Reynolds number using Buckingham’s π theorem.

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31.

Water flows at 0.003 m³/s through a pipe of diameter 0.05 m. Compute the Reynolds number. Assume ρ=1000 kg/m³ and μ=0.001 Pa⋅s.

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32.

Differentiate between major and minor energy losses in pipe flow with examples.

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33.

A 200 m long pipe of diameter 0.1 m carries water at 0.01 m³/s. Calculate the head loss using Darcy–Weisbach. Take f=0.02.

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34.

What are the assumptions made in deriving Bernoulli’s equation?

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35.

Derive Manning’s equation for uniform flow in open channels.

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36.

Derive Reynolds number using Buckingham’s π theorem.

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37.

Water flows at 0.003 m3/s0.003\ \mathrm{m^3/s}0.003 m3/s through a pipe of diameter 0.05 m0.05\ \mathrm{m}0.05 m. Compute the Reynolds number. Assume ρ=1000 kg/m3\rho=1000\ \mathrm{kg/m^3}ρ=1000 kg/m3 and μ=0.001 Pa⋅s\mu=0.001\ \mathrm{Pa\cdot s}μ=0.001 Pa⋅s.

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38.

A centrifugal pump delivers 0.02 m3/s0.02\ \mathrm{m^3/s}0.02 m3/s of water against a head of 20 m20\ \mathrm{m}20 m. Calculate the power required if efficiency is 70%.

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39.

List and explain three instruments used for velocity and flow measurement.?

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40.

A nozzle discharges air at Mach 2. If the speed of sound in air is 340 m/s340\,\mathrm{m/s}340m/s, determine the exit velocity.

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