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For similarity, in addition to models being geometrically similar to prototype, the following in both cases should also be equal__________________?

  • (A)  ratio of inertial force to force due to viscosity
  • (B)  ratio of inertial force to force due to gravitation
  • (C)  ratio of inertial force to force due to surface tension
  • (D)  all the four ratios of inertial force to force due to viscosity, gravitation, surface tension, and elasticity
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Hydrometer is used to determine________________?

  • (A)  specific gravity of liquids
  • (B)  specific gravity of solids
  • (C)  specific gravity of gases
  • (D)  relative humidity
  • (E)  density
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Uniform flow occurs when___________________?

  • (A)  the direction and magnitude of the velocity at all points are identical
  • (B)  the velocity of successive fluid pai-ticles, at any point, is the same at suc¬cessive periods of time
  • (C)  the magnitude and direction of the velocity do not change from point to point in the fluid
  • (D)  the fluid particles move in plane or parallel planes and the streamline pat-terns are identical in each plsr.e
  • (E)  velocity, depth, pressure, etc. change from point to point in the fluid flow
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The upper surface of a weir over which water flows is known is________________?

  • (A)  crest
  • (B)  nappe
  • (C)  sill
  • (D)  weir top
  • (E)  contracta
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In a free vortex motion, the radial component of velocity everywhere is ________________?

  • (A)  maximum
  • (B)  minimum
  • (C)  zero
  • (D)  non-zero and finite
  • (E)  unpredictable
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The equation of continuity holds good when the flow __________________?

  • (A)  is steady
  • (B)  is one dimensional
  • (C)  velocity is uniform at all the cross sec-tions
  • (D)  all of the above
  • (E)  none of the above
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Reynolds number is significant in____________________?

  • (A)  supersonics, as with projectile and jet propulsion
  • (B)  full immersion or completely enclosed flow, as with pipes, aircraft wings, nozzles etc
  • (C)  simultaneous motion through two fluids where there is a surface of dis-continuity, gravity forces, and wave making effect, as with ship’s hulls
  • (D)  all of the above
  • (E)  none of the above
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