Description : In a free vortex motion, the radial component of velocity everywhere is (A) Maximum (B) Minimum (C) Zero (D) Nonzero and finite
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : In a free vortex, the (A) Velocity changes linearly with radial distance (B) Flow is necessarily rotational (C) Radial component of velocity is same everywhere (D) Stream lines are not circular
Last Answer : (A) Velocity changes linearly with radial distance
Description : Pick out the correct statement. (A) A forced vortex occurs when fluid rotates as a solid about an axis (B) In laminar flow, Newton's law of viscosity does not apply (C) A free vortex occurs, when fluid rotates as a solid (D) In turbulent flow, there are neither cross-currents nor eddies
Last Answer : (A) A forced vortex occurs when fluid rotates as a solid about an axis
Description : The flow of water through the hole in the bottom of a wash basin is an example of (A) Steady flow (B) Uniform flow (C) Free vortex (D) Forced vortex
Description : Pick out the wrong statement about cavitation. (A) Sudden reduction of pressure in a fluid flow system caused by flow separation, vortex formation or abrupt closing of valve leads to cavitation ... (D) Large scale cavitation cannot damage pipeline, restrict fluid flow and damage steam turbine blades
Last Answer : (D) Large scale cavitation cannot damage pipeline, restrict fluid flow and damage steam turbine blades
Description : Consider the following statements in respect of steady laminar flow through a circular pipe: 1. Shear stress is zero on the central axis of the pipe 2. Discharge varies directly with the viscosity of the fluid 3. Velocity is maximum at the ... 2 , 3 & 4 (b) 1 & 3 only (c) 2 & 4 only (d)3 & 4 only
Last Answer : (b) 1 & 3 only
Description : The movement of air mass in the case of Tornado can be described as : (a) Forced vortex throughout (b) free vortex throughout (c) Forced vortex at the core and free vortex outside (d) Free vortex at the core and forced vortex outside
Last Answer : (c) Forced vortex at the core and free vortex outside
Last Answer : we learned that at school, but I wasn't anywhere to verify it, so I can only believe it ...
Description : At the point of boundary layer separation in fluid flow, the (A) Shear stress is maximum (B) Velocity gradient is flat (C) Density variation is maximum (D) Shear stress is zero
Last Answer : Option A
Description : A point, in a compressible flow where the velocity of fluid is zero, is called (A) Critical point (B) Vena contracta C) Stagnation point (D) None of these
Description : The tangential velocity of the water element having a free vortex is (A) Directly proportional to its distance from the centre (B) Inversely proportional to its distance from the centre (C) Directly ... (distance)2 from the centre (D) Inversely proportional to its (distance)2 from the centre
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Flow occurring in a pipeline when a valve is being opened is (A) Steady (B) Unsteady (C) Laminar (D) Vortex
Description : When a cylindrical vessel, containing some liquid, is rotated about its vertical axis, the liquid surface is depressed down at the axis of its rotation and rises up near the walls of the vessel on all sides. This type of flow is known as (A) Steady flow (B) Turbulent flow (C) Vortex flow
Description : At the center line of a pipe flowing under pressure where the velocity gradient is zero, the shear stress will be (A) Minimum (B) Maximum (C) Zero (D) Could be any value
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : When a liquid is flowing through a pipe, the velocity of the liquid is (A) Maximum at the centre and minimum near the walls (B) Minimum at the centre and maximum near the walls (C) Zero at the centre and maximum near the walls (D) Maximum at the centre and zero near the walls
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Why can velocity be negative but nonzero speed is always positive?
Last Answer : speed is a scalar quantity with magnitude only but no direction;velocity is a vector with both magnitude (speed) AND direction,which could be positive or negative
Description : The continuity equation in ideal fluid flow states that (A) Net rate of inflow into any small volume must be zero (B) Energy is not constant along a streamline (C) Energy is constant along a streamline (D) There exists a velocity potential
Last Answer : (A) Net rate of inflow into any small volume must be zero
Description : In fluid flow, the stagnation point is defined as a point, where the __________ is zero. (A) Flow velocity (B) Pressure (C) Total energy (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (A) Flow velocity
Description : In fluid flow, cavitation is caused, if the (A) Fluid velocity decreases to zero (B) Total energy decreases (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Flow pressure approaches its vapor pressure at the prevailing temperature
Last Answer : (D) Flow pressure approaches its vapor pressure at the prevailing temperature
Description : Pick out the wrong statement about a streamline. (A) It is always parallel to the main direction of the fluid flow (B) It is a line across which there is no flow and it is ... any two streamlines can be considered to be in isolation and the streamline spacing varies inversely as the velocity
Last Answer : (A) It is always parallel to the main direction of the fluid flow
Description : Which of the following must be followed by the flow of a fluid (real or ideal)? (I) Newton's law of viscosity. (II) Newton's second law of motion. (III) The continuity equation. (IV) Velocity of boundary layer must be zero relative to ... . (A) I, II, III (B) II, III, V (C) I, II, V (D) II, IV, V
Last Answer : (B) II, III, V
Description : Vena-contracta formed during flow of a liquid through an orificemeter has (A) Minimum liquid cross-section (B) More diameter compared to orifice diameter (C) Minimum velocity of fluid stream (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Minimum liquid cross-section
Description : Pick out the correct statement. (A) Higher is the temperature of the radiating body, higher is the wavelength of radiation (B) Logarithmic mean area is used for calculating the heat flow rate ... ) Solid angle subtended by the finite surface at the radiating element is called the angle of incidence
Last Answer : (B) Logarithmic mean area is used for calculating the heat flow rate through a thick walled cylinder
Description : A convection process in which an external device, such as a fan, is used to produce the fluid flow. a. Forced Convection b. External Convection c. Placid Convection d. Thermionic Convection
Last Answer : Forced Convection
Description : In a spherical dome the hoop stress due to a concentrated load at crown is (A) Compressive everywhere (B) Tensile everywhere (C) Partly compressive and partly tensile (D) Zero
Description : The ratio of average fluid velocity to the maximum velocity in case of laminar flow of a Newtonian fluid in a circular pipe is (A) 0.5 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 0.66
Last Answer : (A) 0.5
Description : Pick out the wrong statement pertaining to fluid flow. (A) The ratio of average velocity to the maximum velocity for turbulent flow of Newtonian fluid in circular pipes is 0.5 (B) The Newtonian ... at the centre of the pipe (C) Navier-Stokes equation is applicable to the analysis of viscous flows
Last Answer : (A) The ratio of average velocity to the maximum velocity for turbulent flow of Newtonian fluid in circular pipes is 0.5
Description : In case of turbulent flow of a Newtonian fluid in a straight pipe, the maximum velocity is equal to (where, Vavg = average fluid velocity) (A) Vavg (B) 1.2 Vavg (C) 1.5 Vavg (D) 1.8 Vavg
Last Answer : (B) 1.2 Vavg
Description : For turbulent flow of Newtonian fluid in a circular cross-section pipe, the ratio of maximum to average fluid velocity is (A) 0.5 (B) 1 (C) 0.66 (D) < 0.5
Last Answer : (B) 1
Description : . In case of turbulent flow of fluid through a circular pipe, the (A) Mean flow velocity is about 0.5 times the maximum velocity (B) Velocity profile becomes flatter and flatter with ... , shear stresses, random orientation of fluid particles and slope of velocity profile at the wall are more
Last Answer : (D) Skin friction drag, shear stresses, random orientation of fluid particles and slope of velocity profile at the wall are more
Description : The most economical channel section for the fluid flow is the one for which the discharge is maximum for a given cross-sectional area. Vertical velocity distribution in an open channel for laminar flow can be assumed to be (A) Parabolic (B) Hyperbolic (C) Straight line (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Parabolic
Description : Baffles in mixing tanks are provided to (A) Reduce swirling and vortex formation (B) Increase the structural strength of the tank (C) Aid in rotational flow (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Reduce swirling and vortex formation
Description : The Bernoulli's equation is based on the assumption that (A) There is no loss of energy of the liquid flowing (B) The velocity of flow is uniform across any cross-section of the pipe (C) No force except gravity acts on the fluid (D) All of the above
Description : The Euler's equation for the motion of liquids is based upon the assumption that (A) The fluid is non - viscous, homogeneous and incompressible (B) The velocity of flow is uniform over the section (C) The flow is continuous, steady and along the stream line (D) All of the above
Description : Rotameter is a device used to measure (A) Absolute pressure (B) Velocity of fluid (C) Flow (D) Rotation
Description : Uniform flow occurs when (A) The direction and magnitude of the velocity at all points are identical (B) The velocity of successive fluid particles, at any point, is the same at ... fluid particles move in plane or parallel planes and the streamline patterns are identical in each pleasure
Description : True one-dimensional flow occurs when (A) The direction and magnitude of the velocity at all points are identical (B) The velocity of successive fluid particles, at any point, is the same ... fluid particles move in plane or parallel planes and the streamline patterns are identical in each plane
Description : According to Bernoulli's equation for steady ideal fluid flow (A) Principle of conservation of mass holds (B) Velocity and pressure are inversely proportional (C) Total energy is constant throughout (D) The energy is constant along a streamline but may vary across streamlines
Description : Non uniform flow occurs when (A) The direction and magnitude of the velocity at all points are identical (B) The velocity of successive fluid particles, at any point, is the same at ... The fluid particles move in plane or parallel planes and the streamline patterns are identical in each plane
Description : Steady flow occurs when (A) The direction and magnitude of the velocity at all points are identical (B) The velocity of successive fluid particles, at any point, is the same at successive ... fluid particles move in plane or parallel planes and the streamline patterns are identical in each plane
Description : In the case of steady flow of a fluid, the acceleration of any fluid particle is (A) Constant (B) Variable (C) Zero (D) Zero under limiting conditions
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The maritime structures should be designed to withstand wave motion of air (B) The wind vortex results in conical depression in the air surface (C) A tube of air rotating at hundreds of kilometres per hour forms a tornado (D) all of the above
Last Answer : (D) all of the above
Description : Singing of telephone wires in the wind occurs due to : (a) Vibrations caused by birds as they sit on or get off, the wires (b) Tensioning at the ends (c) Magnus effect (d) Generation of Karman Vortex street
Last Answer : (d) Generation of Karman Vortex street
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. Maximum daily flow = 2 times the average daily flow B. Maximum daily flow = average daily flow C. Sewers are designed for minimum permissible velocity at minimum flow D. All the above
Last Answer : ANS: D
Description : For efficient working of a sewer, it must be ensured that A. Minimum velocity of 0.45 m/sec, is maintained at its minimum flow B. A maximum velocity of 0.90 m/sec, is maintained at its maximum flow C. Both A. and B. D. Neither A. nor B.
Last Answer : ANS: C
Description : In a parallel flow heat exchanger, if the outlet temperature of hot and cold fluids are the same, then the log mean temperature difference (LMTD) is (A) Minimum (B) Maximum (C) Zero (D) Infinity
Last Answer : (C) Zero
Description : Which of the following statements is correct for any closed loop system ? (a) All the co-efficients can have zero value (6) All the co-efficients are always non-zero (c) Only one of the static error co-efficients has a finite non-zero value (d) None of the above
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Source of information depending on finite no of outputs is called a. A. markov b. B. finite memory source c. C. zero source d. D. Both A and B
Last Answer : d. D. Both A and B
Description : Resistance of an ideal insulator is a. Infinite b. Zero c. Finite d. depends upon nature
Last Answer : a. Infinite
Description : Resistance of a super conductor is a. Finite b. Infinite c. Zero d. changes with every conductor
Last Answer : c. Zero