Master Fluid Mechanics Fundamentals: Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental property used to characterize fluids?

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Thermal conductivity

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Mass density

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Viscosity

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Compressibility

Question 2

What is a defining characteristic of fluids?

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Ability to flow

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High density

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Low viscosity

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Definite shape

Question 3

What is the definition of fluid viscosity?

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Viscosity is the resistance of a fluid to flow.

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Viscosity only applies to liquids, not gases.

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Viscosity increases with increasing temperature.

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Viscosity does not affect the pressure drop in a pipe.

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of actual fluids?

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Viscous

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Non-Newtonian

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Invisible

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Incompressible

Question 5

In a sealed container, how does the pressure within a stationary liquid change with depth?

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Increases linearly

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Decreases linearly

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Remains constant

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Varies randomly

Question 6

In fluid mechanics, a vector quantity has both magnitude and direction. Which of the following is a vector quantity?

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Velocity

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Temperature

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Density

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Pressure

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a property of fluids?

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Fluids have a definite shape.

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Fluids are continuous media.

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Fluids exert pressure in all directions.

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Fluids are incompressible.

Question 8

In fluid mechanics, which property describes a fluid's resistance to flow?

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Viscosity

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Density

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Surface tension

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Compressibility

Question 9

In fluid mechanics, what force acts on an object submerged in a fluid?

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Weight of the displaced fluid

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Mass of the displaced fluid

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Volume of the displaced fluid

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Density of the displaced fluid

Question 10

Which of the following physical quantities is NOT a fundamental dimension in fluid mechanics?

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Pressure

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Mass

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Length

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Time

Question 11

A fluid has a specific gravity of 0.8 compared to water. Calculate its density in kilograms per cubic meter.

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800

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900

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1200

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1600

Question 12

Which of the following is **not** a property of fluids?

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Fluids have a definite shape and volume.

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Fluids flow easily and deform continuously.

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Fluids exert pressure equally in all directions.

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Fluids are generally incompressible.

Question 13

Identify the characteristic property of an ideal fluid:

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Incompressibility

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Viscosity

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Surface tension

Question 14

In buoyancy, which essential fluid property governs the strength of the force it exerts on an immersed object?

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Density

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Viscosity

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Surface tension

Question 15

What key property sets fluids apart from solids: resistance to deformation or ease of flow under external forces?

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Fluids flow easily and resist deformation poorly.

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Fluids resist deformation and flow poorly.

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Fluids have high viscosity and flow poorly.

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Fluids resist deformation and flow easily.

Question 16

Which of the following properties is NOT characteristic of fluids?

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Brittleness

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Viscosity

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Surface tension

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Compressibility

Question 17

In fluid mechanics, dimensional analysis plays a crucial role. Which of the following statements accurately describes dimensional analysis?

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Dimensional analysis aids in deriving governing equations for fluid flow.

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Dimensional analysis helps identify similarities between different fluid flow scenarios.

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Dimensional analysis is limited to incompressible fluids.

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Dimensional analysis has no practical use in fluid mechanics.

Question 18

When fluid flows through a pipe, which force primarily resists the fluid's movement?

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Viscosity

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Pressure

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Gravity

Question 19

Identify the property that characterizes a Newtonian fluid:

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Viscosity remains constant regardless of shear rate.

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Density varies directly with temperature.

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Pressure is inversely proportional to volume.

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Surface tension is independent of fluid depth.

Question 20

In fluid mechanics, which property describes a fluid's resistance to deformation when subjected to shear forces?

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Viscosity

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Density

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Surface tension

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Compressibility

Question 21

In fluid kinematics, which physical quantity is defined mathematically as the rate of change of acceleration over time?

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Jerk

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Velocity

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Acceleration

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Displacement

Question 22

In fluid dynamics, which fundamental law describes the relationship between force, mass density, and acceleration?

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Newton's second law (F = ma)

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Archimedes' principle

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Pascal's law

Question 23

In fluid kinematics, what does the velocity gradient represent?

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The rate of change in fluid velocity with respect to position

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The resistance of the fluid to flow

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The direction of fluid flow

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A constant value for all fluids under the same temperature and pressure conditions

Question 24

Which area of fluid mechanics focuses on the forces acting on and exerted by fluids?

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Fluid dynamics

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Fluid statics

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Fluid kinematics

Question 25

Which of the following characteristics is not a defining property of fluids?

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Rigidity

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Density

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Compressibility

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Viscosity

Question 26

In fluid mechanics, density refers to which of the following?

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Mass of a fluid per unit volume

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Ratio of specific weight to gravity

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Force exerted by a fluid per unit area

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Resistance of a fluid to flow

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic property of fluids?

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Elasticity

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Density

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Viscosity

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Compressibility

Question 28

In fluid mechanics, the Reynolds number (Re) is a dimensionless parameter that characterizes the flow regime of a fluid. What is the primary significance of the Reynolds number?

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It represents the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces acting on the fluid.

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It determines the pressure drop in a pipe.

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It measures the fluid's density.

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It applies exclusively to laminar flows.

Question 29

What is computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and how does it contribute to engineering design and analysis? Discuss its advantages and limitations.

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CFD is a numerical technique used to solve fluid flow problems, providing detailed insights into fluid behavior and enabling engineers to optimize designs based on flow simulations.

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CFD is primarily used for research purposes and has limited applicability in practical engineering design.

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CFD simulations are always highly accurate and can completely replace physical experiments.

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CFD is only applicable to simple fluid flow problems and cannot handle complex geometries.

Question 30

The pressure exerted by a fluid at a given point is:

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Equal in all directions

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Greater in the vertical direction

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Greater in the horizontal direction

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Dependent on the fluid's velocity

Question 31

The equation of continuity states that:

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Mass flow rate is constant throughout a flow system

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Velocity is constant throughout a flow system

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Pressure is constant throughout a flow system

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Energy is constant throughout a flow system

Question 32

The Reynolds number is a dimensionless quantity used to characterize:

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Flow regime

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Fluid viscosity

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Pipe diameter

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Flow velocity

Question 33

The density of a fluid is defined as:

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Mass per unit volume

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Volume per unit mass

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Force per unit area

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Energy per unit volume

Question 34

The study of fluid behavior at rest is known as:

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Fluid statics

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Fluid dynamics

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Fluid kinematics

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Hydrostatics

Question 35

Which of the following is a measure of fluid density?

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Mass per unit volume

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Mass per unit length

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Force per unit area

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Energy per unit time

Question 36

Which of the following laws relates pressure, velocity, and elevation in fluid flow?

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Bernoulli's equation

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Navier-Stokes equations

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Darcy-Weisbach equation

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Poynting's theorem

Question 37

The viscosity of a fluid is a measure of its:

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Resistance to flow

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Density

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Pressure

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Temperature

Question 38

In laminar flow, the fluid velocity:

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Is zero at the wall

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Is maximum at the center

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Is constant throughout

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Increases with distance from the wall

Question 39

The lift generated by an airfoil is primarily a result of:

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Pressure difference between the upper and lower surfaces

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Viscosity of the fluid

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Boundary layer effects

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Gravitational force

Question 40

Define buoyancy, highlighting its importance and provide two concrete examples of its applications in engineering and scientific fields.

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Buoyancy is an upward force exerted by a fluid that counteracts the weight of a partially or fully submerged object, allowing it to float or remain suspended in the fluid.

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Buoyancy is a force that solely affects objects floating on a fluid's surface, preventing them from sinking.

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Buoyancy is a downward force that pulls objects toward the bottom of a fluid.

Question 41

Question: Define fluid viscosity and explain its significance in fluid flow behavior. Provide practical examples to illustrate the relationship between viscosity and flow characteristics.

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Viscosity is the resistance of a fluid to flow, affecting its motion and flow patterns.

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Examples of viscosity include honey's slow flow and water's rapid flow.

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Viscosity is only relevant for gases and not for liquids.

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Viscosity has no impact on the velocity profile of a fluid flowing in a pipe.

Question 42

Which property primarily differentiates a fluid from a solid?

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Fluids flow and take the shape of their container, unlike solids.

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Fluids have a fixed volume, while solids do not.

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Fluids can transfer shear stresses, unlike solids.

Question 43

Which statement best defines fluid density?

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Mass of fluid per unit volume

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Constant value for all fluids

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Applicable only to gases

Question 44

As a fluid mechanics engineer, what is your ethical obligation to promote environmental sustainability and resource conservation?

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Prioritize resource conservation and minimize fluid loss and waste in system design.

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Focus solely on economic factors, disregarding environmental consequences.

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Develop new technologies without considering their potential environmental impact.

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Ignore ethical considerations and concentrate exclusively on technical efficiency.

Question 45

How does the viscosity ratio influence the flow regime?

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A higher viscosity ratio indicates a more laminar flow regime.

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The viscosity ratio has no significant impact on the flow regime.

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The viscosity ratio is only significant in non-Newtonian fluid flows.

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The viscosity ratio can be ignored in flows with low Reynolds numbers.

Question 46

In fluid flow analysis, what does the boundary layer thickness represent?

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The distance from the solid surface where the fluid velocity is zero

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A constant value throughout the flow field

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An inverse relationship with the fluid viscosity

Question 47

Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes a fluid from a solid?

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Ability to flow

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Elasticity

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Constant volume

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Definite shape

Question 48

A streamline is best described as:

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A path traced by a fluid particle

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A line of constant pressure

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A path perpendicular to the velocity vector

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A curved line connecting points of equal velocity

Question 49

Which type of flow is characterized by irregular and unpredictable patterns?

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Turbulent flow

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Laminar flow

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Steady flow

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Unsteady flow

Question 50

The equation that relates pressure, velocity, and elevation in fluid flow is known as the:

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Bernoulli equation

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Navier-Stokes equation

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Hagen-Poiseuille equation

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Darcy-Weisbach equation

Question 51

Which dimensionless parameter represents the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces?

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Reynolds number

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Froude number

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Mach number

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Weber number

Question 52

A fluid is considered to be incompressible if its:

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Density remains constant under pressure changes

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Velocity is very low

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Temperature is constant

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Viscosity is negligible

Question 53

Which boundary condition specifies that the fluid velocity at a solid surface is zero?

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No-slip condition

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Slip condition

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Free-slip condition

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Fully developed condition

Question 54

The force exerted by a fluid on an immersed object due to the difference in pressure is called the:

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Buoyancy force

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Drag force

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Lift force

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Thrust force

Question 55

Which device is commonly used to measure pressure in a fluid system?

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Manometer

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Anemometer

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Flowmeter

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Tachometer

Question 56

Which of the following is **NOT** a fundamental property of fluids?

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Compressibility

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Viscosity

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Density

Question 57

A fluid is considered to be at rest when...

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The velocity vector is zero at every point in the fluid

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The acceleration vector is zero at every point in the fluid

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The pressure gradient is zero throughout the fluid

Question 58

The Reynolds number is a dimensionless parameter that primarily characterizes...

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The ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces in a fluid flow

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The ratio of gravitational forces to viscous forces in a fluid flow

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The ratio of pressure forces to viscous forces in a fluid flow

Question 59

The continuity equation primarily expresses the principle of...

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Conservation of mass

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Conservation of angular momentum

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Conservation of energy

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Conservation of momentum

Question 60

The Bernoulli equation is primarily valid for...

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Steady, incompressible, inviscid, irrotational flows

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Unsteady, compressible, viscous, rotational flows

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Steady, compressible, inviscid, irrotational flows

Question 61

The field of fluid mechanics is primarily concerned with...

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The behavior of fluids at rest and in motion

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The behavior of solids at rest and in motion

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The behavior of gases at rest and in motion

Question 62

Which of the following is a fundamental property of fluids, indicating the mass per unit volume?

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Mass density

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Young's modulus (Elastic modulus)

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Poisson's ratio

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Shear modulus

Question 63

A fluid is in a state of static equilibrium when:

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The net force acting on every infinitesimal fluid element is zero.

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The fluid is moving at a fixed velocity.

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The fluid is flowing through a pipe with a uniform cross-sectional area.

Question 64

In fluid mechanics, which concept is used to describe the trajectory of fluid particles?

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Streamline

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Bulk modulus

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Stress tensor

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Yield strength