WorksheetsFluid Mechanics Quiz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 1hrs 23mins
The property of a fluid that resists shear deformation is called (a) .
The SI unit of dynamic viscosity is __________.
A fluid is defined as a substance that continuously deforms under the action of (a) stress.
Hydrostatic pressure at a depth h is given by the formula (a) .
The point through which the buoyant force acts is called the __________.
The pressure at a point in a static fluid is (a) in all directions.
Streamlines never (a) each other.
The continuity equation for incompressible flow is written as __________.
Bernoulli’s equation is derived from the conservation of (a) .
A Venturi meter is used to measure __________.
The dimensionless number that determines whether flow is laminar or turbulent is __________.
Reynolds number is defined as Re = \frac{ (a) }{\mu}.
For laminar flow in a circular pipe, the velocity profile is (a) in shape.
The energy loss due to friction in a pipe is given by (a) equation.
The line representing the pressure head in a system is called the __________ line.
The critical depth in open channel flow is the depth corresponding to __________ specific energy.
The hydraulic jump is an example of a __________ flow phenomenon.
Boundary layer separation occurs when the pressure gradient is (a) .
Lift force on an airfoil is explained by __________ theorem.
The ratio of inertial to surface tension forces is expressed by the __________ number.
In compressible flow, the ratio of flow velocity to the local speed of sound is called (a) .
The discharge over a sharp-crested weir is measured in terms of head over the (a) .
Darcy’s law is used to describe the flow of water through (a) media.
A pump adds energy to a fluid, while a turbine (a) energy from a fluid.
The center of buoyancy of a floating body is always located at the (a) of the displaced volume.
Calculate the discharge in m³/s for a pipe of diameter 0.1m carrying water at 2m/s.
State Bernoulli’s theorem and explain its practical applications in fluid mechanics.
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.
Using momentum equation, determine the force exerted by a water jet striking a flat plate held normal to its axis.
Derive Reynolds number using Buckingham’s π theorem.
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.
Differentiate between major and minor energy losses in pipe flow with examples.
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.
What are the assumptions made in deriving Bernoulli’s equation?
Derive Manning’s equation for uniform flow in open channels.
Derive Reynolds number using Buckingham’s π theorem.
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.
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%.
List and explain three instruments used for velocity and flow measurement.?
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.
