Fluid Mechanics MCQs (Part-8)

What is the main characteristic of fluids?

A Flow ability
B Resistance
C Rigidity
D Hardness

What does Bernoulli’s equation relate to?

A Mass conservation
B Energy conservation
C Flow velocity
D Viscosity

Which device measures fluid velocity?

A Orifice meter
B Weir
C Pitot tube
D Manometer

What is the formula for Reynolds number?

A ρVD/μ
B VD/ρ
C μVρ
D μVD/ρ

What does the continuity equation assume?

A Compressible flow
B Steady flow
C Laminar flow
D Variable pressure

Which type of flow occurs at low Reynolds numbers?

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

What is a weir used for?

A Measure flow rate
B Decrease velocity
C Increase pressure
D Store fluid

What is drag force caused by?

A Fluid viscosity
B Pressure difference
C High temperature
D All of the above

What is cavitation?

A Flow separation
B Increased viscosity
C Vapor bubble formation
D Fluid boiling

What does a Venturimeter measure?

A Viscosity
B Pressure
C Flow rate
D Velocity

What type of flow occurs at high Reynolds numbers?

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

What does the Navier-Stokes equation describe?

A Viscous fluid motion
B Pressure distribution
C Flow resistance
D Flow rate

What does the term “boundary layer” refer to?

A Pressure drop
B Flow instability
C Flow near a surface
D Turbulent zone

What is the main purpose of dimensional analysis?

A Measure fluid density
B Calculate flow velocity
C Determine viscosity
D Simplify fluid problems

What is the primary cause of water hammer?

A Increases velocity
B Low pressure
C Sudden velocity change
D Fluid density