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Civil Engineering Mcqs

Which of the following is an incorrect statement ?

  • (A)  Coefficient of contraction of a venturimeter is unity
  • (B)  Flow nozzle is cheaper than venturimeter but has higher energy loss
  • (C)  Discharge is independent of orientation of venturimeter whether it is horizontal, vertical or inclined
  • (D)  None of the above statement is correct.
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Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Submitted By :Ali Uppal


In a forced vortex motion, the velocity of flow is________________?

  • (A)  directly proportional to its radial distance from axis of rotation
  • (B)  inversely proportional to its radial distance from the axis of rotation
  • (C)  inversely proportional to the square of its radial distance from the axis of rotation
  • (D)  directly proportional to the square of its radial distance from the axis of rotation
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Submitted By :Ali Uppal


The viscosity of a gas_______________?

  • (A)  decreases with increase in temperature
  • (B)  increases with increase in temperature
  • (C)  is independent of temperature
  • (D)  is independent of pressure for very high pressure intensities
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Newton’s law of viscosity relates________________?

  • (A)  intensity of pressure and rate of angular deformation
  • (B)  shear stress and rate of angular deformation
  • (C)  shear stress, viscosity and temperature
  • (D)  viscosity and rate of angular deformation
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The position of center of pressure on a plane surface immersed vertically in a static mass of fluid is______________?

  • (A)  at the centroid of the submerged area
  • (B)  always above the centroid of the area
  • (C)  always below the centroid of the area
  • (D)  none of the above
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Submitted By :Ali Uppal


A floating body is said to be in a state of stable equilibrium_________________?

  • (A)  when its metacentric height is zero
  • (B)  when the metacentre is above the centre of gravity
  • (C)  when the metacentre is below the centre of gravity
  • (D)  only when its centre of gravity is below its centre of buoyancy
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