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GATE ME 2023
Consider an isentropic flow of air (ratio of specific heats = 1.4) through a duct as shown in the figure. The variations in the flow across the cross...
GATE ME 2022 Set 2
Consider a steady flow through a horizontal divergent channel, as shown in the figure, with the supersonic flow at the inlet. The direction of flow is...
GATE ME 2022 Set 1
In the following two-dimensional momentum equation for natural convection over a surface immersed in a quiescent fluid at temperature T∞ (g is the gra...
GATE ME 2022 Set 1
The figure shows a purely convergent nozzle with a steady, inviscid compressible flow of an ideal gas with constant thermophysical properties operatin...
GATE ME 2000
Navier Stoke's equation represents the conservation of
GATE ME 1994
In a venturimeter, the angle of the diverging section is more than that of converging section.
GATE ME 1994
Bernoulli’s equation can be applied between any two points on a stream line for a rotational flow field.
GATE ME 1993
Shown below are three pipe sections through which water flows as shown. Option $$(a)$$ to $$(d)$$ below pertain to the direction of the net force on t...
GATE ME 1990
In a band operated liquid sprayer (figure shown below) the liquid from the container rises to the top of the tube because of : ...

Marks 2

GATE ME 2024
In the pipe network shown in the figure, all pipes have the same cross-section and can be assumed to have the same friction factor. The pipes connecti...
GATE ME 2024
Steady, compressible flow of air takes place through an adiabatic converging-diverging nozzle, as shown in the figure. For a particular value of press...
GATE ME 2023
The velocity field of a certain two-dimensional flow is given by V(𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑘(𝑥𝑖̂ − 𝑦𝑗̂) where 𝑘 = 2 s-1. The coordinates 𝑥 and 𝑦 are in me...
GATE ME 2023
Consider a unidirectional fluid flow with the velocity field given by V(𝑥, 𝑦, 𝑧, 𝑡) = 𝑢(𝑥, 𝑡) 𝑖̂ where 𝑢(0,𝑡) = 1. If the spatially homoge...
GATE ME 2023
An explosion at time t = 0 releases energy 𝐸 at the origin in a space filled with a gas of density ρ. Subsequently, a hemispherical blast wave p...
GATE ME 2022 Set 2
A tube of uniform diameter D is immersed in a steady flowing inviscid liquid stream of velocity V, as shown in the figure. Gravitational acceleration ...
GATE ME 2022 Set 2
The steady velocity field in an inviscid fluid of density 1.5 is given to be $\vec{V}=(y^2-x^2)\hat{i}+(2xy)\hat{j} $. Neglecting body forces, the pre...
GATE ME 2022 Set 1
A solid spherical bead of lead (uniform density = 11000 kg/m3) of diameter d = 0.1 mm sinks with a constant velocity V in a large stagnant pool of a l...
GATE ME 2022 Set 1
Consider steady, one-dimensional compressible flow of a gas in a pipe of diameter 1 m. At one location in the pipe, the density and velocity are 1 kg/...
GATE ME 2017 Set 2
The arrangement shown in the figure measures the velocity $$V$$ of a gas of density $$1kg/{m^3}$$ flowing through a pipe. The acceleration due to grav...
GATE ME 2017 Set 2
A $$60$$ $$mm$$ $$-$$ diameter water jet strikes a plate containing a hole of $$40mm$$ diameter as shown in the figure. Part of the jet passes through...
GATE ME 2016 Set 3
The water jet exiting from a stationary tank through a circular opening of diameter $$300$$ $$mm$$ impinges on a rigid wall as shown in the figure. Ne...
GATE ME 2015 Set 3
A Prandtl tube (Pitot-static tube with $$C=1$$) is used to measure the velocity of water. The differential manometer reading is $$10$$ mm of liquid co...
GATE ME 2015 Set 1
Water $$\left( {\rho = 1000kg/{m^3}} \right)$$ flows through a venturimeter with inlet diameter $$80$$ $$mm$$ and throat diameter $$40$$ $$mm.$$ The ...
GATE ME 2014 Set 3
A siphon is used to drain water from a large tank as shown in the figure below. Assume that the level of water is maintained constant. Ignore friction...
GATE ME 2014 Set 1
An ideal water jet with volume flow rate of $$0.05{m^3}/s$$ strikes a flat plane placed normal to its path and exerts a force of $$1000N.$$ Considerin...
GATE ME 2013
Water is coming out from a tap and falls vertically downwards. At the tap opening, the stream diameter is $$20$$ $$mm$$ with uniform velocity of $$2$$...
GATE ME 2012
A large tank with a nozzle attached contains three immiscible, inviscid fluids as shown. Assuming that the changes in $${h_1},\,\,{h_2}$$ and $${h_3}$...
GATE ME 2011
Figure shows the schematic for the measurement of velocity of air (density $$ = 1.2\,\,kg/{m^3}$$ ) through a constant -area duct using a Pilot tube a...
GATE ME 2010
A smooth pipe of diameter $$200$$ $$mm$$ carries water. The pressure in the pipe at section $${S_1}\,\,$$ (elevation : $$10$$ $$m$$ ) is the $$50$$ $...
GATE ME 2009
Consider steady, incompressible and irrotational flow through a reducer in a horizontal pipe where the diameter is reduced from $$20cm$$ to $$10cm.$$ ...
GATE ME 2005
A venturimeter of $$20$$ $$mm$$ throat diameter is used to measure the velocity of water in a horizontal pipe of $$40$$ $$mm$$ diameter. If the pressu...
GATE ME 2005
A $$U$$-tube manometer with a small quantity of mercury is used to measure the static pressure difference between two locations $$A$$ and $$B$$ in a c...
GATE ME 2003
Air flows through a venture and into atmosphere. Air density is $$\rho $$; atmospheric pressure is $$'\,{P_a}';$$ throat diameter is exit diameter is...
GATE ME 2003
A water container is kept on a weighing balance. Water from a tap is falling vertically into the container with a volume flow rate of $$'Q'$$; the vel...
GATE ME 1999
Water flows through a vertical contraction from a pipe of diameter $$d$$ to another of diameter $$d/2$$ (see Figure). The flow velocity at the inlet ...
GATE ME 1990
A jet of water issues from a Nozzle with a velocity $$20$$ $$m/s$$ and it impinges normally on a flat plate moving away from it at $$10\,m/s.$$ The cr...
GATE ME 1988
Water flows through a pipe of diameter $$0.30$$ $$m.$$ What would be the velocity $$V$$ for the conditions shown in the figure below? ...
GATE ME 1987
A mercury manometer is attached to a section of the pipe shown in the figure. Mercury levels are indicated when there is no water flowing through the ...

Marks 3

GATE ME 1987
When a Pitot-static tube is immersed in a water stream (density $${\rho _w}$$), the differential head measured by a mercury (density $${\rho _m}$$ man...

Marks 5

GATE ME 2001
Water $$\left( {\rho = 1000\,\,kg/{m^3}} \right)$$ flows horizontally through a nozzle into the atmosphere under the conditions given below. (assume ...
GATE ME 1992
A Venturimeter (throat diameter $$=10.5$$ $$cm$$) is fitted to a water pipe line (internal diameter $$=21.0$$ $$cm$$) in order to monitor flow rate. T...
GATE ME 1990
A jet of water with a velocity $${V_1}$$ (Figure shown below) and area of cross-section $${A_1}$$ enters a stream of slow moving water in a pipe of ar...
GATE ME 1989
In a syringe as shown in the figure, a piston of $$1\,\,c{m^2}$$ cross section is pushed at a constant speed of $$10\,\,cm/s$$ to eject water through ...
GATE ME 1987
Consider the saline drip bottle shown. If $$\rho $$ is the density of saline, find (a) Pressure at $$A,$$ (b) The velocity of flow of saline through t...
GATE ME 1987
A jet of water (area $${A_j},$$ velocity $${V_j},$$ density $$\rho $$ ) impinges horizontally on a curved vane which deflects the jet through $${60^0}...
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