Fluid Mechanics MCQs (Part-10)

What does Bernoulli’s equation express?

A Flow rate
B Energy conservation
C Pressure change
D Pressure and velocity

What does the Reynolds number help determine?

A Flow type
B Fluid density
C Flow velocity
D Pressure loss

Which device measures the velocity of fluid?

A Manometer
B Venturimeter
C Pitot tube
D Orifice meter

What is the primary cause of drag in fluid flow?

A Fluid density
B Pressure difference
C Viscosity
D Temperature change

What does the continuity equation express?

A Mass conservation
B Energy loss
C Pressure gradient
D Fluid density

What is a Venturimeter used for?

A Measure velocity
B Measure pressure
C Measure flow rate
D Measure density

What is cavitation in fluid flow?

A Flow separation
B Pressure drop
C Fluid velocity change
D Vapor bubble formation

What does dimensional analysis help with in fluid mechanics?

A Increase flow rate
B Predict fluid behavior
C Measure viscosity
D Calculate pressure

What is the primary force acting on a fluid at rest?

A Surface tension
B Inertial force
C Viscosity
D Gravitational force

What is laminar flow characterized by?

A Smooth flow
B Random motion
C Irregular turbulence
D High velocity

What type of flow occurs in large pipes at high velocities?

A Steady flow
B Pressure distribution
C Turbulent flow
D Laminar flow

What does a manometer measure?

A Measure velocity
B Pressure difference
C Flow resistance
D Fluid density

What is an orifice used for?

A Measure flow rate
B Increase velocity
C Measure pressure
D Decrease turbulence

What type of flow is characterized by chaotic fluid motion?

A Laminar flow
B Steady flow
C Turbulent flow
D Subsonic flow

What does the term “boundary layer” refer to in fluid flow?

A Fluid velocity change
B Turbulent region
C Pressure drop
D Flow near a surface