In a centrifugal compressor, the highest Mach number leading to shock wave in the fluid flow occurs at

impeller inlet radius

diffuser outlet radius

diffuser inlet radius

impeller outlet radius

Correct Answer : Option (B) : diffuser outlet radius

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The work ratio of simple gas turbine cycle depends on

Pressure ratio

Minimum cycle temperature

Maximum cycle temperature

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Knudsen number ranges in between 0.3 and 1 in ________

boundary region

boundary & transient region

transient region

None of the above

Correct Answer : transient region

Explanation : Knudsen number ranges in between 0.3 and 1 in transient region.

When altitude of earth is in between 90 km and 150 km Knudsen number can be in between 0.3 and _________

Correct Answer : 1

Explanation : When altitude of earth is in between 90 km and 150 km Knudsen number can be in between 0.3 and 1.