1
GATE ME 2002
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Flow separation in flow past a solid object is caused by
A
A reduction of pressure to vapour pressure
B
A negative pressure gradient
C
A positive pressure gradient
D
The boundary layer thickness reducing to zero
2
GATE ME 1994
True or False
+1
-0
The necessary and sufficient condition which brings about separation of boundary layer is
$${{dP} \over {dx}} > 0$$
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
3
GATE ME 1994
True or False
+1
-0
As the transition from laminar to turbulent flow is induced in a cross flow past a circular cylinder the value of the drag coefficient drops.
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
4
GATE ME 1990
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The predominant forces acting on an element of fluid in the boundary layer over a flat plate in a uniform parallel stream are:
A
Viscous and pressure forces
B
Viscous and inertia force
C
Viscous and body forces
D
Inertia and pressure forces
GATE ME Subjects
Turbo Machinery
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