Mechanical Engineering - Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Section 4 (Q.No. 41)
41.
When a plate is immersed in a liquid parallel to the flow, it will be subjected to a pressure __________ that if the same plate is immersed perpendicular to the flow.
less than
more than
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Ahtisham kakar said:   5 years ago
@Harsha.

The plate is immersed parallel to the flow so its minimum area will experience pressure.

While in case of the body subjected perpendicular to the flow than in that case more area is subjected to pressure so it will experience more pressure.

Harsh Shukla said:   6 years ago
I think B is the correct option because P = F/A and while the plate is immersed vertically cross-section area which is experiencing the pressure will be more and since the area is more PRESSURE should be less.

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