1. The maximum velocity of an airplane in steady level flight will occur at an angle of attack of ?

20.5°

18.5°

22.5°

26.5°

Answer: 20.5°

Explanation:


2. The wave produced due to surface tension in a shallow channel is known as ?

gravity wave

capillary wave

elastic wave

None of these

Answer: capillary wave

Explanation:


3. Which one of the following is an axial flow turbine ?

Pelton wheel

Francis turbine

Kaplan turbine

None of these

Answer: Kaplan turbine

Explanation:


4. Pseudo plastic is a fluid for which ?

dynamic viscosity decreases as the rate of shear increases

Newton's law of viscosity holds good

dynamic viscosity increases as the rate of shear increases

dynamic viscosity increases with the time for which shearing forces are applied

Answer: dynamic viscosity decreases as the rate of shear increases

Explanation:


5. Centrifugal pumps have which of the following advantages 1. Low initial cost 2. Compact, occupying less floor space 3. Easy handling of highly viscous fluids Select the correct answer using the codes given below ?

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2

1 and 3

2 and 3

Answer: 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:


6. What is the unit of dynamic viscosity of a fluid termed ‘poise’ equivalent to ?

dyne/cm²

gs/cm

dyne-s/cm²

g-cm/sec

Answer: dyne-s/cm²

Explanation:


7. Which one of the following conditions will linearize the Navier – Stokes equations to make it amenable for analytical solutions ?

Low Reynolds number (Re << 1)

High Reynolds number (Re >> 1)

Low Mach Number (M <<1)

High Mach Number (M >> 1)

Answer: Low Reynolds number (Re << 1)

Explanation:


8. Which of the following advantages is/are possessed by a Kaplan turbine over a Francis turbine 1. Low frictional losses 2. Part load efficiency is considerably high 3. More compact and smaller in size Select the correct answer using the codes given below ?

Only 1

1 and 2

2 and 3

1, 2 and 3

Answer: 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:


9. Non uniform flow occurs when ?

the direction and magnitude of the velocity at all points are identical

the velocity of successive fluid particles, at any point, is the same at successive periods of time

the magnitude and direction of the velocity do not change from point to point in the fluid

velocity, depth, pressure etc., change from point to point in the fluid flow

Answer: velocity, depth, pressure etc., change from point to point in the fluid flow

Explanation:


10. The length of divergent portion of venturimeter in comparison to convergent portion is ?

same

more

less

more or less depending on capacity

Answer: more

Explanation: