Mechanical Engineering - Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics

11.
The divergent portion of a venturimeter is made longer than convergent portion in order to
avoid the tendency of breaking away the stream of liquid
to minimise frictional losses
both (a) and (b)
none of these
Answer: Option
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12.
In a venturiflume, the flow takes place at
atmospheric pressure
gauge pressure
absolute pressure
none of these
Answer: Option
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13.
The discharge in an open channel corresponding to critical depth is
zero
minimum
maximum
Answer: Option
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14.
The pressure of liquid at throat in a venturimeter is __________ than that at inlet.
higher
lower
Answer: Option
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15.
A fluid whose viscosity changes with the rate of deformation or shear strain is known as non-newtonian fluid.
True
False
Answer: Option
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