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  1. The coefficient of viscosity may be determined by

  2. A.

    capillary tube method

    B.

    orifice type viscometer

    C.

    rotating cylinder method

    D.

    all of these


  3. The stability of a dam is checked for

  4. A.

    tension at the base

    B.

    overturning of the wall or dam

    C.

    sliding of the wall or dam

    D.

    all of these


  5. An ideal fluid is frictionless and incompressible.

  6. A.

    Correct

    B.

    Incorrect


  7. A manometer is used to measure

  8. A.

    low pressure

    B.

    moderate pressure

    C.

    high pressure

    D.

    atomospheric pressure


  9. The centre of gravity of the volume of the liquid displaced is called

  10. A.

    centre of pressure

    B.

    centre of pressure

    C.

    metacentre

    D.

    none of these