Fluid Mechanics MCQs (Part-13)

What causes water hammer in pipelines?

A High velocity
B Sudden valve closure
C Fluid density
D Pressure drop

What is surge analysis used for?

A Pressure prediction
B Flow rate measurement
C Pressure fluctuation study
D Velocity control

What does computational fluid dynamics (CFD) help with?

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

What is the purpose of a turbine in fluid systems?

A Measure velocity
B Generate power
C Decrease pressure
D Increase fluid density

What is the primary function of a siphon?

A Pump water
B Measure flow rate
C Control pressure
D Transfer fluid

What does flow visualization help with?

A Predict flow rate
B Observe flow patterns
C Measure pressure
D Analyze turbulence

What is discharge measurement used for?

A Control flow
B Measure velocity
C Quantify fluid flow
D Calculate viscosity

What is the main principle behind CFD simulations?

A Pressure calculation
B Fluid speed
C Boundary layer analysis
D Numerical approximation

What is the key factor that determines flow resistance in pipes?

A Pipe length
B Flow resistance
C Pipe diameter
D Fluid density

What is the effect of high velocity on fluid flow?

A Increases drag
B Reduces turbulence
C Increases viscosity
D Reduces pressure

What type of flow does CFD typically analyze?

A Laminar flow
B Turbulent flow
C Both B and C
D Compressible flow

What is the primary factor affecting cavitation?

A High pressure
B Low pressure
C Low temperature
D High viscosity

What is the relationship between flow velocity and pressure in Bernoulli’s equation?

A Directly proportional
B Unrelated
C Dependent on temperature
D Inversely proportional

What is the main use of a pump in fluid systems?

A Decrease pressure
B Increase velocity
C Increase pressure
D Decrease turbulence

What is the primary cause of drag in fluid flow?

A Object shape
B Fluid temperature
C Fluid density
D Object material