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  1. The velocity corresponding to Reynold number of 2000 is called

  2. A.

    sub-sonic velocity

    B.

    super-sonic velocity

    C.

    lower critical velocity

    D.

    higher critical velocity


  3. The specific weight of water in S.I. units is taken as

  4. A.

    9.81 kN/m3

    B.

    9.81 x 103 kN/m3

    C.

    9.81 x 10-6 N/mm3

    D.

    any one of these


  5. The loss of head at exit of a pipe is

  6. A.

    \(\frac { v^2 } { 2g }\)

    B.

    \(\frac { 0.5 v^2 } { 2g }\)

    C.

    \(\frac { 0.375 v^2 } { 2g }\)

    D.

    \(\frac { 0.75 v^2 } { 2g }\)


  7. The flow in a pipe is laminar, when Reynold number is less than 2000.

  8. A.

    True

    B.

    False


  9. The power transmitted through the pipe is maximum when the head lost due to friction is equal to

  10. A.

    one-fourth of the total supply head

    B.

    one-third of the total supply head

    C.

    one-half of the total supply head

    D.

    two-third of the total supply head