This quiz contains multiple-choice problems on the basics and properties of fluid mechanics, viscosity, vapour pressure, compressibility and bulk modulus, fluids types, surface tension, capillarity and thermodynamic properties.
Which of the following is in a state of failure?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Fluid
A small shear force is applied to an element and then removed. If the element regains its original position, what kind of an element must it be?
Solid
Liquid
Fluid
Gaseous
If a person studies the properties and characteristics of fluids at rest, what do you call his domain of study?
Fluid mechanics
Fluid statics
Fluid kinematics
Fluid dynamics
The value of the compressibility of an ideal fluid is
Zero
Unity
Infinity
More than that of a real fluid
The value of the bulk modulus of an ideal fluid is
Zero
Unity
Infinity
Less than that of a real fluid
The value of the viscosity of an ideal fluid is
Zero
Unity
Infinity
More than that of a real fluid
The value of the surface tension of an ideal fluid is
Zero
Unity
Infinity
More than that of a real fluid
Which one of the following is the unit of mass density?
kg = m^3
kg = m’2
kg = m
kg = m/s
The specific volume of a liquid is the reciprocal of
Weight density
Mass density
Specific weight
Specific volume
Which one of the following are the dimensions of the specific volume of liquids?
[M^1 L^(-3) T^0].
[M^(-1) L^3 T^0].
[M^(-1) L^(-3) T^0].
[M^0 L^3 T^0].
A beaker is filled up to the one-litre mark with a liquid and weighed. The weight of the liquid is found to be 6.5 N. The specific weight of the liquid will then be
6.5 kN = m^3
6.6 kN = m^3
6.7 kN = m^3
6.8 kN = m^3
A beaker is filled up to the one-litre mark with a liquid and weighed. The weight of the liquid is found to be 6.5 N. The specific gravity of the liquid will then be
0.65
0.66
0.67
0.68
Two fluids, 1 and 2, have mass densities of p1 and p2, respectively. If p1 > p2, which of the following expressions represents the relation between their specific volumes v1 and v2?
v1 > v2
v1 < v2
v1 = v2
Cannot be determined due to insufficient information
A beaker is filled with a liquid up to the mark of one litre and weighed. The weight of the liquid is found to be 6.5 N. The specific volume of the liquid will then be
1 l = kg
1.5 l = kg
2 l = kg
2.5 l = kg
Which of the following states of matter will one not find a free surface?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Fluid