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  1. For a stable equilibrium of a submerged body (where, G and B are centres of gravity & buoyancy respectively).

  2. A.
    G is above B
    B.
    B is above G
    C.
    B & coincide
    D.
    none of these

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  3. With increase in the ratio of orifice diameter to pipe diameter in case of an orificemeter, the overall pressure loss

  4. A.
    decreases
    B.
    increases
    C.
    remains constant
    D.
    increases linearly

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  5. The vent valve provided in a liquid handling centrifugal pump is

  6. A.
    generally a needle valve.
    B.
    used to release any gases that might be vapour locking the pump.
    C.
    helpful in easy removal of samples.
    D.
    all (a), and (b) and (c).

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  7. The discharge through a semi-circular weir varies as (where, H = Head of liquid.)

  8. A.
    H
    B.
    H2
    C.
    H3/2
    D.
    H1/2

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  9. The Mach number for hypersonic flow of compressible fluid is

  10. A.
    1
    B.
    > 1
    C.
    > 4
    D.
    < 2

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  11. Boundary layer thickness in turbulent flow over a flat plate increases as(where, d = distance from the leading edge.)

  12. A.
    d
    B.
    d2/3
    C.
    d4/5
    D.
    d1/3

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  13. Mass velocity in case of steady flow and through a constant cross-section conduit is independent of the

  14. A.
    temperature
    B.
    pressure
    C.
    both (a) & (b)
    D.
    neither (a) nor (b)

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  15. The valve used for very remote and accurate control of fluid is a __________ valve.

  16. A.
    needle
    B.
    globe
    C.
    gate
    D.
    butterfly

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  17. f = 16/NRe, is valid for

  18. A.
    turbulent flow
    B.
    laminar flow through an open channel
    C.
    steady flow
    D.
    none of these

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  19. A mixed flow centrifugal pump

  20. A.
    employs such an impeller, through which the flow is a combination of radial & axial flow.
    B.
    mixes the two fluids before pumping them.
    C.
    pumps the two fluids separately and then mixes them.
    D.
    employs impellers in both the radial & axial directions.

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