When a body is placed over a liquid, it will sink down if

Mechanical Engineering : Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Quiz(MCQ)

gravitational force is equal to the upthrust of the liquid

gravitational force is more than the upthrust of the liquid

gravitational force is less than the upthrust of the liquid

None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (B) : gravitational force is more than the upthrust of the liquid

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Free surface of a liquid tends to contract to the smallest possible area due to force of

Friction

Surface tension

Viscosity

Cohesion

Correct Answer : Surface tension

Which of the following turbine is preferred for a specific speed of 60 to 300 r.p.m.?

Kaplan turbine

Pelton wheel

Francis turbine

None of the above

Correct Answer : Francis turbine

If 850 kg liquid occupies volume of one cubic meter, men 0.85 represents its

Specific mass

Specific gravity

Specific weight

Specific density

Correct Answer : Specific gravity