πŸ“Š Fluid Mechanics
Q. The normal stress is the same in all directions at a point in a fluid, when the fluid is
  • (A) Non-viscous
  • (B) Incompressible
  • (C) Both A and B
  • (D) Having no motion of one fluid layer relative to the other
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (D) Having no motion of one fluid layer relative to the other
πŸ“Š Fluid Mechanics
Q. Reciprocating pumps compared to centrifugal pumps
  • (A) Deliver liquid at uniform pressure
  • (B) Can handle slurries more efficiently
  • (C) Are not subject to air binding
  • (D) Can be operated with delivery valve closed
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (C) Are not subject to air binding
πŸ“Š Fluid Mechanics
Q. Mass velocity in case of steady flow and through a constant cross-section conduit is independent of the
  • (A) Pressure
  • (B) Temperature
  • (C) Neither A nor B
  • (D) Both A & B
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (D) Both A & B
πŸ“Š Fluid Mechanics
Q. For pipes that must be broken at intervals for maintenance, the connector used should be a/an
  • (A) Elbow
  • (B) Reducer
  • (C) Tee
  • (D) Union
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (D) Union
πŸ“Š Fluid Mechanics
Q. With the increase in depth, the hydrostatic pressure in an unaccelerated incompressible fluid (in a constant gravitational field)
  • (A) Remains constant
  • (B) Increases exponentially
  • (C) Increases linearly
  • (D) Decreases
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (C) Increases linearly
πŸ“Š Fluid Mechanics
Q. Water flow rate in a pipe of 3.5 metres diameter can be most economically and conveniently measured by a/an
  • (A) Pitot tube
  • (B) Venturimeter
  • (C) Orificemeter
  • (D) Rotameter
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (A) Pitot tube
πŸ“Š Fluid Mechanics
Q. Interstage coolers are provided in a multistage compressor to
  • (A) Save power in compressing a given volume to a given pressure
  • (B) Cool the delivered air
  • (C) Achieve the exact delivery pressure
  • (D) None of these
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (A) Save power in compressing a given volume to a given pressure
πŸ“Š Fluid Mechanics
Q. Purpose of relief valve in a reciprocating pump is to
  • (A) Control the rate of discharge
  • (B) Reduce the discharge pressure
  • (C) Facilitate unidirectional flow of liquid
  • (D) Protect the pump against developing excessive pressure
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (D) Protect the pump against developing excessive pressure
πŸ“Š Fluid Mechanics
Q. Function of air vessel provided in a reciprocating pump is to
  • (A) Increase the pump efficiency
  • (B) Avoid the necessity of priming
  • (C) Reduce the danger of cavitation
  • (D) Reduce discharge fluctuation
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (D) Reduce discharge fluctuation
πŸ“Š Fluid Mechanics
Q. The speed of sound in an ideal gas varies as the
  • (A) Pressure
  • (B) Temperature
  • (C) Density
  • (D) None of these
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) Temperature

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