1.

An ideal fluid is c) (ii) and (iii)

a) one which obeys Newton's law of viscosity d) (iii) and (iv)
b) frictionless and incompressible 12. The eddy viscosity for turbulent flow is
c) very viscous a) a function of temperature only
d) frictionless and compressible b) a physical property of the fluid.
2. The viscosity of a gas c) dependent on the flow
a) decreases with increase in temperature d) independent of the flow
b) increases with increase in temperature 13. Least possible value of correction factor for
c) is independent of temperature i) kinetic energy is zero
d) is independent of pressure for very high pressure intensities ii) kinetic energy is 1
3. An open tank contains 1 m deep water with 50 cm depth of iii) momentum is zero
oil of specific gravity 0.8 above it. The intensity of pressure at iv) momentum is 1
the bottom of tank will be The correct statements are
a) 4 kN/m2 b) 10 kN/m2 a) (i) and (iii)
2
c) 12 kN/m d) 14 kN/m2 b) (ii) and (iii)
4. The position of center of pressure on a plane surface immersed c) (i) and (iv)
vertically in a static mass of fluid is d) (ii) and (iv)
a) at the centroid of the submerged area 98% sulphuric acid is pumped at 4.5 tonne/h (1.25 kg/s) through a 25
b) always above the centroid of the area mm diameter pipe, 30 m long, to a reservoir 12 m higher than the
c) always below the centroid of the area feed point. Viscosity of acid = 25 mN s/m2 or 25 x 10~3 N s/m2
d) none of the above Density of acid = 1840 kg/m3
5. The total pressure on a plane surface inclined at an angle 9 with 15. The Reynolds number is
the horizontal is equal to a. 2234 b. 2545 c. 2864 d. 2965
a) pA b) pA sin 9 c) pA cos 9 d) pA tan 9 16. The velocity is
where p is pressure intensity at centroid of area and A is area of a. 1.02 m/s b. 1.38 m/s c. 1.54 m/s d. NOTG
plane surface. 17. the pressure drop in the pipeline.
6. Centre of buoyancy always a. 230 kN/m2 b. 450 kN/m2
a) coincides with the centre of gravity c. 320 kN/m2 d. 125 kN/m2
b) coincides with the centroid of the volume of fluid displaced 18. The pitot tube is used to measure
c) remains above the centre of gravity a) velocity at stagnation point
d) remains below the centre of gravity b) stagnation pressure
7. If the weight of a body immersed in a fluid exceeds the buoyant c) static pressure
force, then the body will d) dynamic pressure
a) rise until its weight equals the buoyant force 19. Select the incorrect statement.
b) tend to move downward and it may finally sink a) The pressure intensity at vena contracta is atmospheric.
c) float d) none of the above b) Contraction is least at vena contracta.
8. A floating body is said to be in a state of stable equilibrium c) Stream lines are parallel throughout the jet at vena contracta.
a) when its metacentric height is zero d) Coefficient of contraction is always less than one.
b) when the metacentre is above the centre of gravity 20. Size of a venturimeter is specified by
c) when the metacentre is below the centre of gravity a) pipe diameter
d) only when its centre of gravity is below its centre of buoyancy b) throat diameter
9. The point in the immersed body through which the resultant c) angle of diverging section
pressure of the liquid may be taken to act is known as d) both pipe diameter as well as throat diameter
a) center of gravity b) center of buoyancy 21. The pressure at the summit of a syphon is
c) center of pressure d) metacentre a) equal to atmospheric
10. If a vessel containing liquid moves downward with a constant b) less than atmospheric
acceleration equal to 'g' then c) more than atmospheric
a) the pressure throughout the liquid mass is atmospheric d) none of the above
b) there will be vacuum in the liquid 22. The major loss of energy in long pipes is due to
c) the pressure in the liquid mass is greater than hydrostatic pressure a) sudden enlargement
d) none of the above b) sudden contraction
11. A closed tank containing water is moving in a horizontal direction c) gradual contraction or enlargement
along a straight line at a constant speed. The tank also contains a d) friction
steel ball and a bubble of air. If the tank is decelerated horizontally, 20. Oil flows in a pipe 100 mm diameter with a Reynolds
then number of 250. The dynamic viscosity is 0.018 N/m 2. The
i) the ball will move to the front density is 900 kg/m 3. The pressure drop per meter length
ii) the bubble will move to the front a. 2.58 Pa b. 2.88 Pa c. 3.25 Pa d. 3.45 Pa
iii) the ball will move to the rear 21. The average velocity
iv) the bubble will move to the rear Find out which of the above a. 0.02 m/s b. 0.03 m/s c. 0.04 m/s d. 0.05 m/s
statements are correct ? 22. The radius at which it occurs
a) (i) and (ii) a. 0.035m b. 0.045 m c. 0.055m d. NOTG
b) (i)and(iv)
23. If a sphere of diameter 1 cm falls in castor oil of kinematic 35. Select the correct statement.
viscosity 10 stokes, with a terminal velocity of 1.5 cm/sec, the a) The absolute roughness of a pipe de-creases with time.
coefficient of drag on the sphere is b) A pipe becomes smooth after using for long time.
a) less than 1 b) between 1 and 100 c) The friction factor decreases with time.
c) 160 d) 200 d) The absolute roughness increases with time.
24. When an ideal fluid flows past a sphere, Water flows through an orifice of 25 mm diameter situated in a 75
a) highest intensity of pressure occurs around the circumference at mm diameter pipe, at a rate of 300 cm3/s. The viscosity of water is I
right angles to flow mN s/m2
b) lowest pressure intensity occurs at front stagnation point 36. The Reynolds number at the orifice
c) lowest pressure intensity occurs at rear stagnation point a. 10250 b. 12250 c. 13520 d. 15250
d) total drag is zero 37. The corresponding value of CD is
25. With the same cross-sectional area and immersed in same a. 0.99 b. 0.685 c. 0.61 d. NOTG
turbulent flow, the largest total drag will be on 38. What will be the difference in level on a water manometer
a) a circular disc of plate held normal to flow connected across the meter?
b) a sphere c) a cylinder a. 56 mm b. 54 mm c. 53 mm d. 51 mm
d) a streamlined body 39. The length of a pipe is 1 km and its diameter is 20 cm. If
26. The __________ is measured by a piezometric opening. the diameter of an equivalent pipe is 40 cm, then its length is
A. dynamic pressure B. static pressure a) 32 km b) 20 km c) 8 km d) 4 km
C. total pressure D. point velocity 40. When the momentum of one fluid is used for moving another
27. For laminar flow in a pipe of circular cross-section, the Darcy's fluid, such a device is called a/an
friction factor f is A. jet pump B. blower
a) directly proportional to Reynolds number and independent of pipe C. acid egg D. none of these
wall roughness 41. Head developed by a centrifugal pump depends on its
b) directly proportional to pipe wall roughness and independent of A. speed B. impeller diameter
Reynolds number C. both (a) and (b) D. neither (a) nor (b)
c) inversely proportional to Reynolds number and independent of 42. For a particle settling in water at its terminal settling velocity,
pipe wall roughness which of the following is true ?
d) inversely proportional to Reynolds number and directly A. Buoyancy = weight + drag
proportional to pipe wall roughness B.Weight = buoyancy + drag
28. Water flows at 7.2 m3 /h through a sudden enlargement C. Drag = buoyancy + weight
from a 40 mm to a 50 mm diameter pipe. What is the loss in D. Drag = weight
head? 43. Nominal size of a pipe is an indication of its __________
a. 16.5 mm b. 20.5 mm c. 35.2 mm d. 41.2 mm diameter.
29. The discharge of a liquid of kinematic viscosity 4 cm2/sec A.inner B. outer
through an 8 cm diameter pipe is 3200n cm/sec. The type of flow C. approximate D. none of these
expected is 44. A capillary tube is 30 mm long and 1 mm bore. The head
a) laminar flow b) transition flow required to produce a flow rate of 8 mm3/s is 30 mm. The fluid
c) turbulent flow density is 800 kg/m3. The dynamic viscosity of the oil is
d) not predictable from the given data a. 22 cP b. 23 cP c. 24 cP d. 25 cP
2.27 m3/h water at 320 K is pumped in a 40 mm i.d. pipe through a 45. The kinematic viscosity of the oil is
distance of 150 m in a horizontal direction and then up through a a. 25 cSt b. 28 cSt d. 30 cSt d. 34 cSt
vertical height of 10m. In the pipe there is a control valve for which 46. A fluid is pumped at the rate of 10 lb/sec to a height of 55
the friction loss may be taken as equivalent to 200 pipe diameters ft. The horse power required is __________ hp.
and also other pipe fittings equivalent to 60 pipe diameters. Also in A. 1 B. 10/55 C.5.5 D. 1/55
the line is a heat exchanger across which there is a loss in head of 47. Check valve provided in the discharge line of a centrifugal pump
1.5 m of water. If the main pipe has a roughness of 0.2 mm, what serves the purpose of controlling the
power must be supplied to the pump if it is 60 % A. back flow of fluid in the event of stoppage of pump.
efficient? B. discharge pressure.
30. The relative roughness is C. flow of liquid during operation of the pump.
a. 0.05 b. 0.5 c. 0.005 d. NOTG D. all (a), (b) and (c).
31. The Reynolds number is approximately 48. Sewage sludge is __________ type of non-Newtonion fluid.
a. 21,000 b. 25,600 c. 28,900 d. 30,800 A. dilatant B. Bingham plastic
32. total head C. Pseudo plastic D. none of these
a. 10 m b. 11.5 m c. 13.24 m d. NOTG 49. Cavitation can be prevented by
33.Power required A. suitably designing the pump.
a. 136 W b. 257 W c. 630W d. NOTG B. maintaining the suction head sufficiently greater than the vapour
34. In series-pipe problems pressure.
a) the head loss is same through each pipe C. maintaining suction head = developed head.
b) the discharge is same through each pipe D. maintaining suction head lower than the vapour pressure.
c) a trial solution is not necessary 50. For pipes that must be broken at intervals for maintenance, the
d) the discharge through each pipe is added to obtain total connector used should be a/an
discharge A. union B.tee C. reducer D. elbow