Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines (3141906) MCQs

MCQs of Dimensional Analysis and Similarities

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11.
If force(F), length(L) & time(T) are the fundamental units, then the dimensional formula of mass is
(a) F1L-1T2
(b) F1L-1T-2
(c) F1L1T-2
(d) F1L-1T-1
Answer:

Option (a)

12.
The principle of dimensional homogeneity implies that
(a) only the dimensional quantities may be added or subtracted
(b) only the variables with the same dimensions may be multiplied or divided
(c) only the variables with the same dimensions may be added or subtracted
(d) dimensions of the two sides of the equation may not be the same
Answer:

Option (c)

13.
Which of the following equations is not dimensionally homogeneous? Consider standard symbols for quantities.
(a) Force, F=m×a
(b) Head loss due to friction, hf=fLv22gD
(c) Torque, T=F×L
(d) None of the above
Answer:

Option (d)

14.
The repeating variables in the dimensional analysis should
(a) form the non-dimensional parameters among themselves
(b) include the dependent variable
(c) have two variables with the same dimensions
(d) must contain jointly all the fundamental dimensions involved in the phenomenon
Answer:

Option (d)

15.
Principles of similitude form the basis of
(a) performing acceptance tests
(b) comparing two identical types of equipment
(c) comparing the similarity between design and actual equipment
(d) designing and testing models so that the results can be worked out for the prototype
Answer:

Option (d)

16.
A similitude is a concept applicable to the testing of
(a) mathematical models
(b) physical models
(c) engineering models
(d) chemical models
Answer:

Option (c)

17.
All the parameters in similitude are described using
(a) continuum mechanics
(b) solid mechanics
(c) diesel mechanics
(d) aircraft mechanics
Answer:

Option (a)

18.
Which among the following is not a criterion to achieve similitude?
(a) Geometric similarity
(b) Kinematic similarity
(c) Dynamic similarity
(d) Conditional similarity
Answer:

Option (d)

19.
A model of with the same shape is known as
(a) geometric similarity
(b) kinematic similarity
(c) dynamic similarity
(d) conditional similarity
Answer:

Option (a)

20.
Which among the following have similar fluid streamlines?
(a) Geometric similarity
(b) Kinematic similarity
(c) Dynamic similarity
(d) Conditional similarity
Answer:

Option (b)

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