In parallel pipe problems, the (A) Head loss is the same through each pipe (B) Discharge is the same through all the pipes (C) Total head loss is equal to the sum of the head losses through each pipe (D) None of these

In parallel pipe problems, the
(A) Head loss is the same through each pipe
(B) Discharge is the same through all the pipes
(C) Total head loss is equal to the sum of the head losses through each pipe
(D) None of these
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(A) Head loss is the same through each pipe
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In case of flow through parallel pipes, (A) The head loss for all the pipes is same (B) The total discharge is equal to the sum of discharges in the various pipes (C) The total head loss is the sum of head losses in the various pipes (D) Both (A) and (B)

Description : In case of flow through parallel pipes, (A) The head loss for all the pipes is same (B) The total discharge is equal to the sum of discharges in the various pipes (C) The total head loss is the sum of head losses in the various pipes (D) Both (A) and (B)

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

In case of end to end connection of two or more pipes in series, the __________ each pipe.(A) Same rate of flow passes through (B) Head loss is same through (C) Rate of flow in each pipe is proportional to the length of (D) Total flow rate is the sum of flow rate in

Description : In case of end to end connection of two or more pipes in series, the __________ each pipe. (A) Same rate of flow passes through (B) Head loss is same through (C) Rate of flow in each pipe is proportional to the length of (D) Total flow rate is the sum of flow rate in

Last Answer : (A) Same rate of flow passes through

14. When the pipes are in series, the total head loss is equal to the sum of the head loss in each pipe A) Yes B) No

Description : 14. When the pipes are in series, the total head loss is equal to the sum of the head loss in each pipe A) Yes B) No

Last Answer : A

A compound pipe is required to be replaced by a new pipe. The two pipes are said to be equivalent, if (A) Length of both the pipes is same (B) Diameter of both the pipes is same (C) Loss of head and discharge of both the pipes is same (D) Loss of head and velocity of flow in both the pipes is same

Description : A compound pipe is required to be replaced by a new pipe. The two pipes are said to be equivalent, if (A) Length of both the pipes is same (B) Diameter of both the pipes is same (C) Loss of ... discharge of both the pipes is same (D) Loss of head and velocity of flow in both the pipes is same

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

the loss due to friction in pipes is 4 m, the total losses in strainer and bends may be taken as (A) 0.10 m (B) 0.20 m (C) 0.5 m (D) 1.0 m

Description : the loss due to friction in pipes is 4 m, the total losses in strainer and bends may be taken as (A) 0.10 m (B) 0.20 m (C) 0.5 m (D) 1.0 m

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Which of the following is not the function of a volute casing provided in a centrifugal pump? (A) To reduce the head loss in discharge (B) To increase the pump efficiency (C) To collect liquid from the periphery of the impeller and to transmit it to the delivery pipe at constant velocity (D) To increase the pump discharge rate

Description : Which of the following is not the function of a volute casing provided in a centrifugal pump? (A) To reduce the head loss in discharge (B) To increase the pump efficiency (C) To collect liquid ... and to transmit it to the delivery pipe at constant velocity (D) To increase the pump discharge rate

Last Answer : Option D

The loss of head due to viscosity for laminar flow in pipes is (where d = Diameter of pipe, l = Length of pipe, v w = Specific weight of the flowing liquid) (A) 4 (B) 8 (C) 16 (D) 32

Description : The loss of head due to viscosity for laminar flow in pipes is (where d = Diameter of pipe, l = Length of pipe, v w = Specific weight of the flowing liquid) (A) 4 (B) 8 (C) 16 (D) 32

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Select the correct statement. (A) The discharge through a Venturimeter depends upon Δp only and isindependent of orientation of the meter(B) A Venturimeter with a given gage difference discharges at a greater rate,when the flow is vertically downward through it, than when the flow is verticallyupward(C) For a given pressure difference, the discharge of gas is greater through aVenturimeter, when compressibility is taken into account, than when it isneglected(D) The overall pressure loss is the same in a given pipe line, whether aVenturimeter or a nozzle with the same throat dia is used

Description : Sele(A) The discharge through a Venturimeter depends upon Δp only and isindependent of orientation of the meterct the correct statement. (B) A Venturimeter with a given gage difference discharges at a ... a given pipe line, whether a Venturimeter or a nozzle with the same throat dia is used

Last Answer : (A) The discharge through a Venturimeter depends upon Δp only and isindependent of orientation of the meterct the correct statement

Select the correct statement. (A) The discharge through a Venturimeter depends upon Δp only and isindependent of orientation of the meter(B) A Venturimeter with a given gage difference discharges at a greater rate,when the flow is vertically downward through it, than when the flow is verticallyupward(C) For a given pressure difference, the discharge of gas is greater through aVenturimeter, when compressibility is taken into account, than when it isneglected(D) The overall pressure loss is the same in a given pipe line, whether aVenturimeter or a nozzle with the same throat dia is used

Description : Select the correct statement. (A) The discharge through a Venturimeter depends upon Δp only and isindependent of orientation of the meter (B) A Venturimeter with a given gage difference discharges at a ... a given pipe line, whether a Venturimeter or a nozzle with the same throat dia is used

Last Answer : (A) The discharge through a Venturimeter depends upon Δp only and isindependent of orientation of the meter

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Deposition of calcium carbonate on the inside of the well pipe, causes incrustation of the pipe (B) Incrustation of the pipe reduces the discharge (C) Acidic waters cause corrosion of the pipes (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following:  (A) Deposition of calcium carbonate on the inside of the well pipe, causes incrustation of the  pipe  (B) Incrustation of the pipe reduces the discharge  (C) Acidic waters cause corrosion of the pipes  (D) All the above 

Last Answer : (D) All the above 

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The internal pressure within a pipe, is caused due to water head and hammer pressure (B) In pressure pipes with water at rest, the pressure is equal to water head (C) Sudden closure of a valve, causes the water hammer pressure (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following:  (A) The internal pressure within a pipe, is caused due to water head and hammer pressure  (B) In pressure pipes with water at rest, the pressure ... (C) Sudden closure of a valve, causes the water hammer pressure  (D) All the above 

Last Answer : (D) All the above 

If h is the loss due to friction in a pipe. Total losses in strainer and bends may be taken as (A) 0.01 h (B) 0.45 h (C) 0.20 h (D) 0.25 h

Description : If h is the loss due to friction in a pipe. Total losses in strainer and bends may be taken as (A) 0.01 h (B) 0.45 h (C) 0.20 h (D) 0.25 h

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The total discharge from two wells situated near to each other is(A) Sum of the discharges from individual wells (B) Less than the sum of the discharges from individual wells (C) Greater than the sum of the discharges from individual wells (D) Equal to larger of the two discharges from individual wells

Description : The total discharge from two wells situated near to each other is (A) Sum of the discharges from individual wells (B) Less than the sum of the discharges from individual wells (C) Greater ... of the discharges from individual wells (D) Equal to larger of the two discharges from individual wells

Last Answer : (B) Less than the sum of the discharges from individual wells

Which of the following two quantities when same, makes one pipe system equivalent to another pipe system? (A) Head & discharge(B) Length & discharge(C) Length & diameter(D) Friction factor & diameter

Description : Which of the following two quantities when same, makes one pipe system equivalent to another pipe system? (A) Head & discharge (B) Length & discharge (C) Length & diameter (D) Friction factor & diameter

Last Answer : (A) Head & discharge

In case of hydraulically smooth pipe, the resistance to flow depends only on the Reynolds number, whereas for a hydraulically rough pipe, the resistance to flow is governed by the relative roughness. Two pipes are said to have the same hydraulic roughness, when they have equal values of (A) Relative roughness (B) Absolute roughness (C) Friction co-efficient for flows at equal Reynold number (D) All (A), (B) & (C)

Description : In case of hydraulically smooth pipe, the resistance to flow depends only on the Reynolds number, whereas for a hydraulically rough pipe, the resistance to flow is governed by the relative roughness. Two pipes are said ... co-efficient for flows at equal Reynold number (D) All (A), (B) & (C)

Last Answer : (C) Friction co-efficient for flows at equal Reynold number

A pipe of I.D. 4 m is bifurcated into two pipes of I.D. 2 m each. If the average velocity of water flowing through the main pipe is 5 m/sec, the average velocity through the bifurcated pipes is (A) 20 m/sec (B) 10 m/sec (C) 5 √2 m/sec (D) 5 m/sec

Description : A pipe of I.D. 4 m is bifurcated into two pipes of I.D. 2 m each. If the average velocity of water flowing through the main pipe is 5 m/sec, the average velocity through the bifurcated pipes is (A) 20 m/sec (B) 10 m/sec (C) 5 √2 m/sec (D) 5 m/sec

Last Answer : (B) 10 m/sec

Consider two pipes of same length and diameter through which water is passed at the same velocity. The friction factor for rough pipe is f1 and that for smooth pipe is f2 . Pick out the correct statement(A) f1 = f2 (B) f1 < f2 (C) f1 > f2 (D) Data not sufficient to relate f1 & f2

Description : Consider two pipes of same length and diameter through which water is passed at the same velocity. The friction factor for rough pipe is f1 and that for smooth pipe is f2 . Pick out the correct statement. (A) f1 = f2 (B) f1 < f2 (C) f1 > f2 (D) Data not sufficient to relate f1 & f2

Last Answer : (C) f1 > f2

In case of a pipe exit fitted with a nozzle, the (A) Conversion of kinetic head to pressure head is facilitated (B) Conversion of pressure head to kinetic head is facilitated (C) Power transmitted through the nozzle is maximum, when the head lost due to friction in the pipe is equal to one third of the total supply head (D) Both (B) and (C)

Description : In case of a pipe exit fitted with a nozzle, the (A) Conversion of kinetic head to pressure head is facilitated (B) Conversion of pressure head to kinetic head is facilitated (C) Power transmitted through the nozzle ... in the pipe is equal to one third of the total supply head (D) Both (B) and (C)

Last Answer : (D) Both (B) and (C)

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Head loss in smaller size pipes at equal velocities, is less (B) Cost of pumping is less in smaller size pipes (C) Cost of smaller pipes is comparatively more (D) None of these

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following:  (A) Head loss in smaller size pipes at equal velocities, is less  (B) Cost of pumping is less in smaller size pipes  (C) Cost of smaller pipes is comparatively more  (D) None of these 

Last Answer : (D) None of these 

A pitot tube is used to measure the (A) Velocity of flow at the required point in a pipe (B) Pressure difference between two points in a pipe (C) Total pressure of liquid flowing in a pipe (D) Discharge through a pipe

Description : A pitot tube is used to measure the (A) Velocity of flow at the required point in a pipe (B) Pressure difference between two points in a pipe (C) Total pressure of liquid flowing in a pipe (D) Discharge through a pipe

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

Free (threshed) seed carried over straw discharge from the rear of shoe is called:- a) Cylinder loss b) Walker losses ( rack loss) C) Shoe loss d) Gathering losses

Description : Free (threshed) seed carried over straw discharge from the rear of shoe is called:- a) Cylinder loss b) Walker losses ( rack loss) C) Shoe loss d) Gathering losses

Last Answer : C) Shoe loss

Free (threshed) seed carried over the Walker or rack in straw and discharge from the rear of machine is called as :- a) Cylinder loss b) Walker losses (rack loss) C) Shoe loss d) Gathering losses

Description : Free (threshed) seed carried over the Walker or rack in straw and discharge from the rear of machine is called as :- a) Cylinder loss b) Walker losses (rack loss) C) Shoe loss d) Gathering losses

Last Answer : b) Walker losses (rack loss)

Unthreshed seed discharge from the rear of the machine either in straw or in the material from the cleaning shoe is called :- a) Cylinder loss b) Walker losses(rack loss) C) Shoe loss d) Gathering losses

Description : Unthreshed seed discharge from the rear of the machine either in straw or in the material from the cleaning shoe is called :- a) Cylinder loss b) Walker losses(rack loss) C) Shoe loss d) Gathering losses

Last Answer : a) Cylinder loss

Select the wrong statement (A) An equivalent pipe is treated as an ordinary pipe for all calculations (B) The length of an equivalent pipe is equal to that of a compound pipe (C) The discharge through an equivalent pipe is equal to that of a compound pipe (D) The diameter of an equivalent pipe is equal to that of a compound pipe

Description : Select the wrong statement (A) An equivalent pipe is treated as an ordinary pipe for all calculations (B) The length of an equivalent pipe is equal to that of a compound pipe (C) The discharge ... of a compound pipe (D) The diameter of an equivalent pipe is equal to that of a compound pipe

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The power transmitted through the pipe is maximum when the head lost due to friction is equal to (A) One-fourth of the total supply head (B) One-third of the total supply head (C) One-half of the total supply head (D) Two-third of the total supply head

Description : The power transmitted through the pipe is maximum when the head lost due to friction is equal to (A) One-fourth of the total supply head (B) One-third of the total supply head (C) One-half of the total supply head (D) Two-third of the total supply head

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

The net positive suction head (NPSH) of a centrifugal pump is defined as the sum of the velocity head and the pressure head at the (A) Discharge (B) Suction (C) Suction minus vapor pressure of the liquid at suction temperature (D) Discharge minus vapor pressure of the liquid at the discharge temperature

Description : The net positive suction head (NPSH) of a centrifugal pump is defined as the sum of the velocity head and the pressure head at the (A) Discharge (B) Suction (C) Suction minus vapor ... of the liquid at suction temperature (D) Discharge minus vapor pressure of the liquid at the discharge temperature

Last Answer : (C) Suction minus vapor pressure of the liquid at suction temperature

The net positive suction head (NPSH) of a centrifugal pump is defined as the sum of the velocity head and the pressure head at the (A) Discharge (B) Suction (C) Suction minus vapor pressure of the liquid at suction temperature (D) Discharge minus vapor pressure of the liquid at the discharge temperature

Description : The net positive suction head (NPSH) of a centrifugal pump is defined as the sum of the velocity head and the pressure head at the (A) Discharge (B) Suction (C) Suction minus vapor ... of the liquid at suction temperature (D) Discharge minus vapor pressure of the liquid at the discharge temperature

Last Answer : (C) Suction minus vapor pressure of the liquid at suction temperature

Two identical pumps, each capable of delivering 0.2 cumec, against a head of 30 m, are connected in parallel. The resulting discharge is : a) 0.4 cumec against a head of 30 m b) 0.4 cumec against a head of 60 m c) 0.2 cumec against a head of 30 m d) 0.2 cumec against a head of 60 m

Description : Two identical pumps, each capable of delivering 0.2 cumec, against a head of 30 m, are connected in parallel. The resulting discharge is : a) 0.4 cumec against a head of 30 m b) 0.4 cumec against a head of 60 m c) 0.2 cumec against a head of 30 m d) 0.2 cumec against a head of 60 m

Last Answer : a) 0.4 cumec against a head of 30 m

Which of the following statement is wrong? (A) A flow whose streamline is represented by a curve is called two dimensional flow. (B) The total energy of a liquid particle is the sum of potential energy, kinetic energy and pressure energy. (C) The length of divergent portion in a Venturimeter is equal to the convergent portion. (D) A pitot tube is used to measure the velocity of flow at the required point in a pipe.

Description : Which of the following statement is wrong? (A) A flow whose streamline is represented by a curve is called two dimensional flow. (B) The total energy of a liquid particle is the sum of potential energy, ... (D) A pitot tube is used to measure the velocity of flow at the required point in a pipe.

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

The equivalent diameter for the annulus of a double pipe heat exchanger, whose inner pipe has fins on the outside is __________ compared to the same size pipes without fins. (A) More (B) Less (C) Same (D) Unpredictable

Description : The equivalent diameter for the annulus of a double pipe heat exchanger, whose inner pipe has fins on the outside is __________ compared to the same size pipes without fins. (A) More (B) Less (C) Same (D) Unpredictable

Last Answer : (B) Less

The discharge through a convergent mouthpiece is __________ the discharge through an internal mouthpiece of the same diameter and head of water. (A) Equal to (B) One-half (C) Three fourth (D) Double

Description : The discharge through a convergent mouthpiece is __________ the discharge through an internal mouthpiece of the same diameter and head of water. (A) Equal to (B) One-half (C) Three fourth (D) Double

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The head loss in turbulent flow in pipe is proportional to(where, V = velocity of fluid through the pipe) (A) V 2 (B) 1/V 2 (C) 1/V (D) V

Description : The head loss in turbulent flow in pipe is proportional to(where, V = velocity of fluid through the pipe) (A) V 2 (B) 1/V 2 (C) 1/V (D) V

Last Answer : (A) V

Which of the following statements concerning a simple parallel resistance circuit is correct? A. The voltage drop across each resistor is the same. B. The total current flow equals the reciprocal of the sum of the individual currents. C. The total resistance equals the sum of the individual resistances. D. The total voltage equals the sum of the individual voltages across each resistance.

Description : Which of the following statements concerning a simple parallel resistance circuit is correct? A. The voltage drop across each resistor is the same. B. The total current flow equals the reciprocal ... resistances. D. The total voltage equals the sum of the individual voltages across each resistance.

Last Answer : Answer: A

Discharge in laminar flow through a pipe varies (A) As the square of the radius (B) Inversely as the pressure drop (C) Inversely as the viscosity (D) As the square of the diameter

Description : Discharge in laminar flow through a pipe varies (A) As the square of the radius (B) Inversely as the pressure drop (C) Inversely as the viscosity (D) As the square of the diameter

Last Answer : (A) As the square of the radius

The maximum discharge through a circular channel takes place, when the depth of the fluid flow is __________ times the pipe diameter. (A) 0.25 (B) 0.5 (C) 0.66 (D) 0.95

Description : The maximum discharge through a circular channel takes place, when the depth of the fluid flow is __________ times the pipe diameter. (A) 0.25 (B) 0.5 (C) 0.66 (D) 0.95

Last Answer : (D) 0.95

In case of unsteady fluid flow, conditions & flow pattern change with the passage of time at a position in a flow situation. Which of the following is an example of unsteady flow? (A) Discharge of water by a centrifugal pump being run at a constant rpm (B) Water flow in the suction and discharge pipe of a reciprocating pump (C) Water discharge from a vertical vessel in which constant level is maintained (D) Low velocity flow of a highly viscous liquid through a hydraulically smooth pipe

Description : In case of unsteady fluid flow, conditions & flow pattern change with the passage of time at a position in a flow situation. Which of the following is an example of unsteady flow? (A) ... level is maintained (D) Low velocity flow of a highly viscous liquid through a hydraulically smooth pipe

Last Answer : (B) Water flow in the suction and discharge pipe of a reciprocating pump

Select the wrong statement pertaining to flow of an incompressible fluid through a Venturimeter. (A) For frictionless flow, the fluid pressure entering the venturi meter will be exactly equal to that leaving the Venturimeter(B) Discharge of fluid through a Venturimeter depends upon the gagedifference irrespective of the orientation of Venturimeter(C) Venturimeter occupies less space than an orificemeter(D) Venturimeter incurs less power loss compared to an equivalentorificemeter

Description : Select the wrong statement pertaining to flow of an incompressible fluid through a Venturimeter. (A) For frictionless flow, the fluid pressure entering the venturi meter will be exactly equal ... than an orificemeter (D) Venturimeter incurs less power loss compared to an equivalent orificemeter

Last Answer : (C) Venturimeter occupies less space than an orificemeter

Coefficient of resistance is the ratio of (A) Actual velocity of jet at vena-contracta to the theoretical velocity (B) Area of jet at vena-contracta to the area of orifice (C) Loss of head in the orifice to the head of water available at the exit of the orifice (D) Actual discharge through an orifice to the theoretical discharge

Description : Coefficient of resistance is the ratio of (A) Actual velocity of jet at vena-contracta to the theoretical velocity (B) Area of jet at vena-contracta to the area of orifice (C) Loss ... available at the exit of the orifice (D) Actual discharge through an orifice to the theoretical discharge

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

Good design of the casing of a centrifugal pump aims at minimising the (A) Cavitation (B) Frictional losses (C) Kinetic energy loss (D) Static head

Description : Good design of the casing of a centrifugal pump aims at minimising the (A) Cavitation (B) Frictional losses (C) Kinetic energy loss (D) Static head

Last Answer : Option C

The hammer blow in pipes occurs when (A) There is excessive leakage in the pipe (B) The pipe bursts under high pressure of fluid(C) The flow of fluid through the pipe is suddenly brought to rest by closing of the valve (D) The flow of fluid through the pipe is gradually brought to rest by closing of the valve

Description : The hammer blow in pipes occurs when (A) There is excessive leakage in the pipe (B) The pipe bursts under high pressure of fluid (C) The flow of fluid through the pipe is suddenly brought to ... valve (D) The flow of fluid through the pipe is gradually brought to rest by closing of the valve

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

Nominal size of the discharge pipe of a pump is usually __________ the nominal size of the inlet pipe. (A) Smaller than (B) Larger than (C) Same as (D) Twice

Description : Nominal size of the discharge pipe of a pump is usually __________ the nominal size of the inlet pipe. (A) Smaller than (B) Larger than (C) Same as (D) Twice

Last Answer : (A) Smaller than

A 2" gate valve fitted in a pipe is replaced by a similar globe valve. Pressure drop in gate valve was Δp. For the same discharge, the pressure drop across globe valve is (A) Δp (B) < Δp (C) > Δp (D) Δp

Description : A 2" gate valve fitted in a pipe is replaced by a similar globe valve. Pressure drop in gate valve was Δp. For the same discharge, the pressure drop across globe valve is (A) Δp (B) < Δp (C) > Δp (D) Δp

Last Answer : (C) > Δp

A pipe can fill a tank in 4 hours and another pipe can empty the same tank in 6 hours. When both the pipes are opened simultaneously, the part of tank

Description : A pipe can fill a tank in 4 hours and another pipe can empty the same tank in 6 hours. When both the pipes are opened simultaneously, the part of tank

Last Answer : A pipe can fill a tank in 4 hours and another pipe can empty the same tank in 6 hours. When both the ... the part of tank filled in 1 hour is ..

Pipe A can fill a water tank in 8 hours, Pipe B can fill the same tank in 12 hours and Pipe C can empty the tank in 24 hours. If all three pipes are opened together, in how many hours will the tank be completely filled or empty? a) 4.8 hours b) 5 hours c) 5.4 hours d) 6 hours e) 7.2 hours

Description : Pipe A can fill a water tank in 8 hours, Pipe B can fill the same tank in 12 hours and Pipe C can empty the tank in 24 hours. If all three pipes are opened together, in how many hours will the tank be completely filled or empty? a) 4.8 hours b) 5 hours c) 5.4 hours d) 6 hours e) 7.2 hours

Last Answer : If all the three pipes are opened together, in one hour they will fill 1/8 + 1/12 – 1/24 = (3+2-1)/24 = 1/6 part of tank. So, to fill it completely it will take 6 hours. Answer is: d)

State the classification of losses in pipe with suitable sketches and equations for each.

Description : State the classification of losses in pipe with suitable sketches and equations for each.

Last Answer : Major loss: The major loss of head is caused due to friction when fluid flow through a pipe. Minor loss: The minor loss of head is caused due to change in velocity of flowing fluid either in magnitude or ... . Loss of head due to obstruction.  6. Loss of head due to pipe fitting.

The total energy line lies over the centre line of the pipe by an amount equal to (A) Pressure head (B) Velocity head (C) Pressure head + velocity head (D) Pressure head - velocity head

Description : The total energy line lies over the centre line of the pipe by an amount equal to (A) Pressure head (B) Velocity head (C) Pressure head + velocity head (D) Pressure head - velocity head

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

If Nf , Nd and H are total number flow channels, total number of potential drops and total hydraulic head differences respectively, the discharge q through the complete flow is given by (where K is a constant) (A) q = (Nf/Nd) (B) q = KH (Nd/(Nf ) (C) q = KH (Nf/Nd) (D) q = KH Nf/Nd)

Description : If Nf , Nd and H are total number flow channels, total number of potential drops and total hydraulic head differences respectively, the discharge q through the complete flow is given by (where K is a constant) (A) q = (Nf/Nd) (B) q = KH (Nd/(Nf ) (C) q = KH (Nf/Nd) (D) q = KH Nf/Nd)

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

The total resistance of a parallel circuit is always ____________. A. larger than that of the branch with the greatest resistance B. smaller than that of the branch with the lowest resistance C. equal to the sum of the individual branch resistances D. equal to the sum of the individual branch resistances divided by the number of branches

Description : The total resistance of a parallel circuit is always ____________. A. larger than that of the branch with the greatest resistance B. smaller than that of the branch with the lowest resistance C ... resistances D. equal to the sum of the individual branch resistances divided by the number of branches

Last Answer : Answer: B

The total resistance of a parallel circuit is always ____________. A. larger than the greatest branch resistance B. smaller than the lowest branch resistance C. equal to the sum of the individual branch resistances D. one-half the sum of the individual branch resistances

Description : The total resistance of a parallel circuit is always ____________. A. larger than the greatest branch resistance B. smaller than the lowest branch resistance C. equal to the sum of the individual branch resistances D. one-half the sum of the individual branch resistances

Last Answer : Answer: B