1. In an isothermal atmosphere, the pressure ?

decreases linearly with elevation

remains constant

varies in the same way as the density

increases exponentially with elevation

Answer: varies in the same way as the density

Explanation:


2. The flow of any fluid, real or ideal, must fulfill the following ?

Newton’s law of viscosity

Newton’s second law of viscosity

velocity at boundary must be zero relative to the boundary

the continuity equation

Answer: the continuity equation

Explanation:


3. The most economical section of circular channel for maximum discharge is obtained when (Where, d is the diameter of circular section) ?

depth of water = 0.95 d

wetter perimeter = 2.6 d

hydraulic mean depth = 0.29 d

Any one of these

Answer: depth of water = 0.95 d

Explanation:


4. Borda’s mouthpiece is ?

a short cylindrical tube projecting inward, having length of ½ diameter

a convergent tube having length of 2 – 3 diameters

most commonly used

rarely used

Answer: a short cylindrical tube projecting inward, having length of ½ diameter

Explanation:

a short cylindrical tube projecting inward, having length of ½ diameter


5. The critical velocity as ?

maximum attainable velocity

terminal velocity

velocity when hydraulic jump occurs

velocity above which the flow ceases to be streamlined

Answer: velocity above which the flow ceases to be streamlined

Explanation:


6. Reynolds number for non-circular cross section is {V=mean velocity, v=kinematic viscosity, P= Ratio of cross sectional area to the wetter perimeter} ?

V.4P/v

V.P/v

V.2P/4v

V.P/4v

Answer: V.4P/v

Explanation:


7. In case of a two dimensional flow the components of velocity are given by u= ax; v = by; the streamlines will consist of a series of ?

circular arcs

parabolic arcs

hyperbolic arcs

elliptical arcs

Answer: hyperbolic arcs

Explanation:


8. Friction factor of pipes depends on ?

rate of flow

fluid density

viscosity

All options are correct

Answer: All options are correct

Explanation:


9. Which of the following represents steady uniform flow ?

flow through an expanding tube at an increasing rate

flow through an expanding tube at constant rate

flow through a long pipe at decreasing rate

flow through a long pipe at constant rate

Answer: flow through a long pipe at constant rate

Explanation:


10. Chezy’s equation is used to determine ?

velocity of flow in open channel

velocity of flow in pipe

flow over weirs

discharge through notch

Answer: velocity of flow in open channel

Explanation: