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  1. The depth of centre of pressure (h) for a vertically immersed surface from the liquid surface is given by (where IG = Moment of inertia of the immersed surface about horizontal axis through its centre of gravity, A = Area of immersed surface, and x = Depth of centre of gravity of the immersed surface from the liquid surface)

  2. A.

    \(\frac { I_G } { A \overline x } - \overline x\)

    B.

    \(\frac { I_G } { \overline x} - A \overline x\)

    C.

    \(\frac {A \overline x}{ I_G } + {\overline x}\)

    D.

    \(\frac { I_G } {A \overline x} + {\overline x}\)


  3. The velocity at which the turbulent flow starts is known as higher critical velocity.

  4. A.

    Yes

    B.

    No


  5. According to Francis formula, the discharge over a rectangular weir is (where n = Number of end contractions)

  6. A.

    \(\frac { 2 } { 3}\)Cd(L - nH\(\sqrt{2gH}\)

    B.

     \(\frac { 2 } { 3}\)Cd(L - 0.1nH\(\sqrt{2g}H^\frac{3}{2}\)

    C.

    D.


  7. The specific weight is also known as weight density.

  8. A.

    Correct

    B.

    Incorrect


  9. In a lockgate, the reaction between two gates is (where P = Resultant pressure on the lock gate, and α = Inclination of the gate with the normal to the side of the lock)

  10. A.

    \(\frac { P } { sin a }\)

    B.

    \(\frac { 2P } { sin a }\)

    C.

    P / 2sinα

    D.

    \(\frac { 2P } { sin a/2}\)