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Engineering Physics and Fluid Mechanics

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Which of the following is a property of fluids?

  1. Viscosity

  2. Density

  3. Surface tension

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Viscosity, density, and surface tension are all properties of fluids. Viscosity is the resistance of a fluid to flow, density is the mass per unit volume of a fluid, and surface tension is the tendency of a fluid to minimize its surface area.

What is the SI unit of viscosity?

  1. Pascal-second (Pa·s)

  2. Newton-second (N·s)

  3. Poise (P)

  4. Stokes (St)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The SI unit of viscosity is the pascal-second (Pa·s). It is defined as the shear stress required to produce a unit velocity gradient in a fluid.

Which of the following is a type of fluid flow?

  1. Laminar flow

  2. Turbulent flow

  3. Compressible flow

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Laminar flow, turbulent flow, and compressible flow are all types of fluid flow. Laminar flow is characterized by smooth, orderly flow, while turbulent flow is characterized by chaotic, irregular flow. Compressible flow is characterized by changes in density due to changes in pressure.

What is the Reynolds number?

  1. A dimensionless number that characterizes the flow regime of a fluid

  2. A measure of the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces in a fluid

  3. A measure of the ratio of pressure forces to viscous forces in a fluid

  4. A measure of the ratio of surface tension forces to viscous forces in a fluid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Reynolds number is a dimensionless number that characterizes the flow regime of a fluid. It is defined as the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces in a fluid.

Which of the following is an application of fluid mechanics?

  1. Design of aircraft wings

  2. Design of ship hulls

  3. Design of wind turbines

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fluid mechanics is used in the design of aircraft wings, ship hulls, and wind turbines. In each case, fluid mechanics is used to understand the flow of air or water around the object and to design the object in a way that minimizes drag and maximizes lift or thrust.

What is the Bernoulli equation?

  1. An equation that relates the pressure, velocity, and elevation of a fluid

  2. An equation that relates the mass flow rate, velocity, and density of a fluid

  3. An equation that relates the shear stress, velocity gradient, and viscosity of a fluid

  4. An equation that relates the surface tension, pressure, and curvature of a fluid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bernoulli equation is an equation that relates the pressure, velocity, and elevation of a fluid. It is used to analyze the flow of fluids in pipes, channels, and other fluid systems.

What is the Navier-Stokes equation?

  1. A set of equations that govern the motion of a viscous fluid

  2. A set of equations that govern the motion of an inviscid fluid

  3. A set of equations that govern the motion of a compressible fluid

  4. A set of equations that govern the motion of an incompressible fluid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Navier-Stokes equation is a set of equations that govern the motion of a viscous fluid. It is a complex set of equations that can be difficult to solve, but it is used to model a wide variety of fluid flows.

What is the Darcy-Weisbach equation?

  1. An equation that relates the pressure drop in a pipe to the flow rate, pipe diameter, and pipe length

  2. An equation that relates the velocity of a fluid in a pipe to the pressure drop, pipe diameter, and pipe length

  3. An equation that relates the shear stress in a pipe to the pressure drop, pipe diameter, and pipe length

  4. An equation that relates the surface tension in a pipe to the pressure drop, pipe diameter, and pipe length


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Darcy-Weisbach equation is an equation that relates the pressure drop in a pipe to the flow rate, pipe diameter, and pipe length. It is used to design and analyze piping systems.

What is the Moody diagram?

  1. A graph that shows the relationship between the friction factor, Reynolds number, and relative roughness of a pipe

  2. A graph that shows the relationship between the pressure drop, flow rate, and pipe diameter

  3. A graph that shows the relationship between the velocity, pressure, and elevation of a fluid

  4. A graph that shows the relationship between the shear stress, velocity gradient, and viscosity of a fluid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Moody diagram is a graph that shows the relationship between the friction factor, Reynolds number, and relative roughness of a pipe. It is used to design and analyze piping systems.

What is the Pitot tube?

  1. A device used to measure the pressure of a fluid

  2. A device used to measure the velocity of a fluid

  3. A device used to measure the flow rate of a fluid

  4. A device used to measure the temperature of a fluid


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Pitot tube is a device used to measure the velocity of a fluid. It consists of a tube that is pointed upstream into the flow. The pressure inside the tube is measured and used to calculate the velocity of the fluid.

What is the Venturi meter?

  1. A device used to measure the pressure of a fluid

  2. A device used to measure the velocity of a fluid

  3. A device used to measure the flow rate of a fluid

  4. A device used to measure the temperature of a fluid


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Venturi meter is a device used to measure the flow rate of a fluid. It consists of a section of pipe that is constricted in the middle. The pressure drop across the constriction is measured and used to calculate the flow rate of the fluid.

What is the orifice plate?

  1. A device used to measure the pressure of a fluid

  2. A device used to measure the velocity of a fluid

  3. A device used to measure the flow rate of a fluid

  4. A device used to measure the temperature of a fluid


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The orifice plate is a device used to measure the flow rate of a fluid. It consists of a plate with a hole in the middle. The pressure drop across the plate is measured and used to calculate the flow rate of the fluid.

What is the rotameter?

  1. A device used to measure the pressure of a fluid

  2. A device used to measure the velocity of a fluid

  3. A device used to measure the flow rate of a fluid

  4. A device used to measure the temperature of a fluid


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The rotameter is a device used to measure the flow rate of a fluid. It consists of a vertical tube with a float inside. The float is lifted by the flow of the fluid, and the position of the float is used to indicate the flow rate.

What is the ultrasonic flow meter?

  1. A device used to measure the pressure of a fluid

  2. A device used to measure the velocity of a fluid

  3. A device used to measure the flow rate of a fluid

  4. A device used to measure the temperature of a fluid


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The ultrasonic flow meter is a device used to measure the flow rate of a fluid. It consists of a pair of transducers that are mounted on the outside of a pipe. The transducers emit ultrasonic waves into the fluid, and the waves are reflected back to the transducers. The difference in the time it takes for the waves to travel upstream and downstream is used to calculate the flow rate of the fluid.

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