What is the primary cause of surface tension in fluids?
A Gravitational force
B Cohesive forces
C Adhesive forces
D Viscous forces
Surface tension is caused by cohesive forces between liquid molecules at the surface. These forces create a βskinβ effect, minimizing the surface area and allowing insects to walk on water or droplets to form spherical shapes.
What is the primary purpose of a hydrometer?
A Measure fluid velocity
B Measure fluid pressure
C Measure fluid density
D Measure fluid viscosity
A hydrometer is a device used to measure the specific gravity or relative density of a liquid. It works on the principle of buoyancy, where the hydrometer floats higher in denser fluids.
What is the primary assumption in the continuity equation?
A Turbulent flow
B Steady flow
C Compressible flow
D Viscous flow
The continuity equation assumes steady flow, meaning the fluid properties (density, velocity, etc.) at any point do not change with time. It is based on the principle of conservation of mass.
What is the primary cause of laminar flow?
A Low Reynolds number
B High Reynolds number
C High viscosity
D Low viscosity
Laminar flow occurs at low Reynolds numbers (typically Re < 2000), where viscous forces dominate over inertial forces. The flow is smooth, orderly, and occurs in parallel layers without mixing.
What is the primary purpose of a rotameter?
A Measure pressure
B Measure velocity
C Measure flow rate
D Measure viscosity
A rotameter is a flow measurement device that uses a float inside a tapered tube to measure the flow rate of a fluid. The position of the float indicates the flow rate.
What is the primary cause of turbulent flow?
A Low Reynolds number
B High Reynolds number
C Low viscosity
D High pressure
Turbulent flow occurs at high Reynolds numbers (typically Re > 4000), where inertial forces dominate over viscous forces. The flow is chaotic, with eddies and mixing.
What is the primary purpose of a barometer?
A Measure atmospheric pressure
B Measure fluid velocity
C Measure fluid density
D Measure fluid viscosity
A barometer is a device used to measure atmospheric pressure. It is commonly used in weather forecasting and altitude measurements.
What is the primary cause of drag in high-speed flows?
A Viscous drag
B Surface tension
C Pressure drag
D Gravity
In high-speed flows, pressure drag (form drag) dominates due to the separation of the boundary layer and the formation of low pressure wake regions behind the object.
What is the primary purpose of a flow net?
A Measure flow rate
B Visualize flow patterns
C Calculate pressure
D Determine viscosity
A flow net is a graphical representation of flow lines and equipotential lines used to visualize and analyze fluid flow patterns, especially in seepage and groundwater flow.
What is the primary cause of energy loss in pipe flow?
A Friction
B Gravity
C Surface tension
D Viscosity
Energy loss in pipe flow is primarily due to friction between the fluid and the pipe walls, as well as internal friction within the fluid. This is quantified using the Darcy Weisbach equation.
What is the primary purpose of a weir?
A Increase pressure
B Reduce velocity
C Store fluid
D Measure flow rate
A weir is a barrier installed in an open channel to measure the flow rate of water. The height of the water flowing over the weir is used to calculate the discharge.
What is the primary cause of compressible flow?
A High velocity
B High pressure
C Low pressure
D Low velocity
Compressible flow occurs when the fluid velocity is high enough to cause significant changes in density. This is common in gases at high speeds, such as in aerodynamics.
What is the primary purpose of a draft tube in a turbine?
A Measure flow rate
B Reduce pressure
C Increase efficiency
D Increase velocity
A draft tube is used in hydraulic turbines to convert the kinetic energy of the exiting fluid into pressure energy, improving the overall efficiency of the turbine.
What is the primary cause of flow separation?
A Increase in velocity
B Adverse pressure gradient
C Decrease in viscosity
D Increase in temperature
Flow separation occurs when the fluid flow slows down due to an adverse pressure gradient, causing the flow to detach from the surface and form eddies or vortices.
What is the primary purpose of CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics)?
A Simulate fluid flow
B Measure fluid pressure
C Calculate fluid density
D Determine fluid viscosity
CFD is a branch of fluid mechanics that uses numerical methods and algorithms to analyze and solve problems involving fluid flows. It is widely used in engineering and design.