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  1. The diameter of the nozzle (d) for maximum transmission of power is given by (where D = Diameter of pipe, f = Darcy 's coefficient of friction for pipe, and l = Length of pipe )

  2. A.

    d = (D58fl)12

    B.

    d = (D58fl)13

    C.

    d = (D58fl)14

    D.

    d = (D58fl)15


  3. The discharge over a right angled notch is (where H = Height of liquid above the apex of notch)

  4. A.

    815 Cd 2g x H

    B.

      815 Cd 2g x  H3/2

    C.

      815 Cd 2g x  H2

    D.

       815 Cd 2g x H5/2


  5. A weir is said to be broad crested weir, if the width of the crest of the weir is __________ half the height of water above the weir crest.

  6. A.

    equal to.

    B.

    less than

    C.

    more than


  7. A vertical wall is subjected to a pressure due to one kind of liquid, on one of its sides. The total pressure on the wall per unit length is (where w = Specific weight of liquid, and H = Height of liquid)

  8. A.

    wH

    B.

    wH/2

    C.

    wH2/2

    D.

    wH2/3


  9. An error of 1% in measuring head over the apex of the notch (H) will produce an error of __________ in discharge over a triangular notch.

  10. A.

    1%

    B.

    1.5%

    C.

    2%

    D.

    2.5%