Fluid Mechanics
111. Pressure of the order of 10"' torr can be measured by
- Bourdon tube
- Pirani Gauge
- micro-manometer
- ionisastion gauge
- McLeod gauge.
Correct answer: (D)
ionisastion gauge
112. Principle of similitude forms the basis of
- comparing two identical equipments
- designing models so that the result can be converted to prototypes
- comparing similarity between design and actual equipment
- hydraulic designs
- performing acceptance tests.
Correct answer: (B)
designing models so that the result can be converted to prototypes
113. Property of a fluid by which its own molecules are attracted is called
- adhesion
- cohesion
- viscosity
- compressibility
- surface tension.
Correct answer: (B)
cohesion
114. Property of a fluid by which molecules of different kinds of fluids are attracted to each other is called
- adhesion
- cohesion
- viscosity
- compressibility
- surface tension.
Correct answer: (A)
adhesion
115. Rain drops are spherical because of
- viscosity
- air resistance
- surface tension forces
- atmospheric pressure
- none of the above.
Correct answer: (C)
surface tension forces
116. Ratio of inertia force to elastic force is known as
- Mach number
- Froude number
- Reynold's number
- Weber's number
- none of the above.
Correct answer: (A)
Mach number
117. Ratio of inertia force to surface Jension is known as
- Mach number
- Froude number
- Reynold's number
- Weber's number
- none of the above.
Correct answer: (D)
Weber's number
118. Resultant pressure of the liquid in the case of an immersed body acts through
- centre of gravity
- centre of pressure
- metacentre
- centre of buoyancy
- in between e.g. and centre of pressure.
Correct answer: (B)
centre of pressure
119. Reynolds number is significant in
- supersonics, as with projectile and jet propulsion
- full immersion or completely enclosed flow, as with pipes, aircraft wings, nozzles etc.
- simultaneous motion through two fluids where there is a surface of dis-continuity, gravity forces, and wave making effect, as with ship's hulls
- all of the above
- none of the above.
Correct answer: (B)
full immersion or completely enclosed flow, as with pipes, aircraft wings, nozzles etc.
120. Rotameter is a device used to measure
- absolute pressure
- velocity of fluid
- flow
- rotation
- velocity of air.