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.
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
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
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