Whenever a plate is held immersed at some angle with the direction of flow of the liquid, it is subjected to some pressure. The component of this pressure, in the direction of flow of the liquid, is known as

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

lift

drag

bulk modulus

stagnation pressure

Correct Answer : Option (B) : drag

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

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Viscosity

Cohesion

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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

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