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Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics

Free surface of a liquid tends to contract to the smallest possible area due to force of _________________?

Free surface of a liquid tends to contract to the smallest possible area due to force of _________________?

A. surface tension
B. viscosity
C. friction
D. cohesion
E. adhesion

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Civil Engineering Mcqs, Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics

Specific weight of sea water is more that of pure water because it contains ________________?

Specific weight of sea water is more that of pure water because it contains ________________?

A. dissolved air
B. dissolved salt
C. suspended matter
D. all of the above
E. heavy water

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Civil Engineering Mcqs, Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics

The property of fluid by virtue of which it offers resistance to shear is called____________________?

The property of fluid by virtue of which it offers resistance to shear is called____________________?

A. surface tension
B. adhesion
C. cohesion
D. viscosity
E. all of the above

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Civil Engineering Mcqs, Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics

Alcohol is used in manometer, because___________________?

Alcohol is used in manometer, because___________________?

Choose the wrong statement ?
A. its vapour pressure is low
B. it provides suitable meniscus for the inclined tube
C. its density is less
D. it provides longer length for a given pressure difference
E. it provides accurate readings.

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Civil Engineering Mcqs, Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics