Fluid Dynamics
A pitot tube is used to measure:
A) fluid velocity
B) pressure difference
C) fluid density
D) temperature
The principle of operation of an airplane wing is based on:
A) Bernoulli’s principle
B) Pascal’s law
C) Archimedes' principle
D) Coulomb's law
Which of the following equations describes the relationship between pressure and depth in a liquid?
A) $P = P_0 + \rho g h$
B) $P = P_0 - \rho g h$
C) $P = \rho g h$
D) $P = P_0 + g h$
In laminar flow, the velocity is:
A) constant across the flow
B) zero at the surface
C) highest at the surface
D) directly proportional to pressure
The Reynolds number is used to predict:
A) whether flow is laminar or turbulent
B) the speed of sound
C) fluid density
D) fluid velocity
Which of the following is true for turbulent flow?
A) The fluid flows in irregular patterns
B) The fluid velocity is constant
C) The flow is smooth
D) Pressure is constant
The volumetric flow rate $Q$ is related to velocity $v$ and area $A$ by:
A) $Q=Av$
B) $Q=\dfrac{v}{A}$
C) $Q=\dfrac{A}{v}$
D) $Q=A/v$
Register or Login for comments
Comments: