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  1. The velocity of flow is same at all points in the cross-section of a channel.

  2. A.

    True

    B.

    False


  3. The length of a liquid stream while flowing over a weir __________ at the ends of the sill.

  4. A.

    expands

    B.

    does not change

    C.

    contracts


  5. Select the wrong statement

  6. A.

    An equivalent pipe is treated as an ordinary pipe for all calculations

    B.

    The length of an equivalent pipe is equal to that of a compound pipe

    C.

    The discharge through an equivalent pipe is equal to that of a compound pipe

    D.

    The diameter of an equivalent pipe is equal to that of a compound pipe


  7. The velocity through a channel of circular section will be maximum when the depth of water is __________ the diameter of the circular channel.

  8. A.

    0.34 times

    B.

    0.67 times

    C.

    0.81 times

    D.

    0.95 times


  9. In a footstep bearing, if the radius of the shaft is doubled, then the torque required to overcome the viscous resistance will be

  10. A.

    double

    B.

    four times

    C.

    eight times

    D.

    sixteen times