Top 1000+ Solved Fluid Mechanics (FM) MCQ Questions Answer
Q. Hot wire anemometer is used to measure
a. discharge
b. velocity of gas
c. pressure intensity of gas
d. pressure intensity of liquid
Q. The theoretical value of coefficient of contraction of a sharp edged orificeis
a. 0.611
b. 0.85
c. 0.98
d. 1.00
Q. Which of the following is used to measure the discharge ?
a. current meter
b. venturimeter
c. pitot tube
d. hotwire anemometer
Q. Select the incorrect statement.
a. The pressure intensity at vena contracta is atmospheric.
b. Contraction is least at vena contracta.
c. Stream lines are parallel throughout the jet at vena contracta.
d. Coefficient of contraction is always less than one.
Q. Size of a venturimeter is specified by
a. pipe diameter
b. throat diameter
c. angle of diverging section
d. both pipe diameter as well as throat diameter
Q. Due to each end contraction, the discharge of rectangular sharp crestedweir is reduced by
a. 5%
b. 10%
c. 15%
d. 20%
Q. 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.
Q. Coefficient of velocity of venturimeter
a. is independent of Reynolds number
b. decreases with higher Reynolds number
c. is equal to the coefficient of discharge of venturimeter
d. none of the above
Q. The pressure at the summit of a syphon is
a. equal to atmospheric
b. less than atmospheric
c. more than atmospheric
d. none of the above
Q. Coefficient of velocity for Borda’s mouth piece running full is
a. 0.611
b. 0.707
c. 0.855
d. 1.00
Q. Coefficient of discharge for a totally submerged orifice as compared tothat for an orifice discharging free is
a. slightly less
b. slightly more
c. nearly half
d. equal
Q. The major loss of energy in long pipes is due to
a. sudden enlargement
b. sudden contraction
c. gradual contraction or enlargement
d. friction
Q. Coefficient of contraction for an external cylindrical mouthpiece is
a. 1.00
b. 0.855
c. 0.7H
d. 0.611