Q. What is the term for the pressure difference that causes fluid to flow?
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A.
Hydrostatic Pressure
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B.
Dynamic Pressure
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C.
Pressure Gradient
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D.
Static Pressure
Solution
The pressure difference that causes fluid to flow is known as the pressure gradient.
Correct Answer:
C
— Pressure Gradient
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Q. What is the term for the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance, typically water?
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A.
Specific gravity
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B.
Viscosity
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C.
Pressure
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D.
Buoyancy
Solution
Specific gravity is the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance, typically water.
Correct Answer:
A
— Specific gravity
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Q. Which of the following describes the buoyant force acting on an object submerged in a fluid? (2020)
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A.
It is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced.
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B.
It is equal to the weight of the object.
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C.
It is always greater than the weight of the object.
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D.
It is independent of the fluid density.
Solution
According to Archimedes' principle, the buoyant force on a submerged object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.
Correct Answer:
A
— It is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced.
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Q. Which of the following describes the flow of an ideal fluid? (2022)
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A.
Incompressible and non-viscous
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B.
Viscous and compressible
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C.
Incompressible and viscous
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D.
Compressible and non-viscous
Solution
An ideal fluid is defined as being incompressible and non-viscous, meaning it has no internal friction.
Correct Answer:
A
— Incompressible and non-viscous
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Q. Which of the following describes the property of a fluid that resists flow? (2020)
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A.
Viscosity
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B.
Density
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C.
Pressure
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D.
Surface Tension
Solution
Viscosity is the measure of a fluid's resistance to flow. Higher viscosity means the fluid flows less easily.
Correct Answer:
A
— Viscosity
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Q. Which of the following describes the relationship between pressure and volume of a gas at constant temperature?
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A.
Charles's Law
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B.
Boyle's Law
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C.
Avogadro's Law
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D.
Ideal Gas Law
Solution
Boyle's Law states that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume at constant temperature.
Correct Answer:
B
— Boyle's Law
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Q. Which of the following equations represents Bernoulli's principle?
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A.
P + 1/2 ρv² + ρgh = constant
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B.
P = ρgh
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C.
F = ma
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D.
V = IR
Solution
Bernoulli's principle is represented by the equation P + 1/2 ρv² + ρgh = constant, relating pressure, velocity, and height in a fluid.
Correct Answer:
A
— P + 1/2 ρv² + ρgh = constant
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Q. Which of the following statements is true about surface tension? (2019)
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A.
It is a property of solids
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B.
It causes liquids to minimize their surface area
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C.
It is independent of temperature
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D.
It is only present in water
Solution
Surface tension is a property of liquids that causes them to minimize their surface area, allowing them to form droplets.
Correct Answer:
B
— It causes liquids to minimize their surface area
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Q. Which of the following statements is true regarding laminar flow?
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A.
It occurs at high velocities
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B.
It is characterized by smooth and orderly fluid motion
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C.
It has a high Reynolds number
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D.
It is turbulent in nature
Solution
Laminar flow is characterized by smooth and orderly fluid motion, typically occurring at low velocities.
Correct Answer:
B
— It is characterized by smooth and orderly fluid motion
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Q. Which principle states that the pressure exerted on a confined fluid is transmitted undiminished in all directions?
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A.
Archimedes' Principle
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B.
Pascal's Principle
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C.
Bernoulli's Principle
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D.
Hydrostatic Principle
Solution
Pascal's Principle states that pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted undiminished in all directions.
Correct Answer:
B
— Pascal's Principle
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Q. Which principle states that the pressure in a fluid decreases as the fluid's velocity increases? (2022)
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A.
Bernoulli's Principle
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B.
Archimedes' Principle
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C.
Pascal's Principle
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D.
Hydrostatic Principle
Solution
Bernoulli's Principle states that an increase in the speed of a fluid occurs simultaneously with a decrease in pressure.
Correct Answer:
A
— Bernoulli's Principle
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Q. Which property of fluids is defined as the resistance to flow?
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A.
Density
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B.
Viscosity
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C.
Pressure
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D.
Surface Tension
Solution
Viscosity is the property of fluids that describes their resistance to flow.
Correct Answer:
B
— Viscosity
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