GATE CE 2011 | Fluid Statics Question 9 | Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines

GATE CE 2011

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

-0.3

For a body completely submerged in a fluid, the centre of gravity (G) and centre of Buoyancy (O) are known. The body is considered to be in stable equilibrium is

O does not coincide with the centre of mass of the displaced fluid

G coincides with the centre of mass of the displaced fluid

O lies below G

O lies above G

GATE CE 1996

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

-0.3

If, for a fluid in motion, pressure at a point is same in all directions then the fluid is

a real fluid

a Newtonian fluid

an ideal fluid

a non-Newtonian fluid

GATE CE 1992

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

-0.3

Shear stress develops on a fluid element, if the fluid

is at rest

if the container is subjected to uniform linear acceleration

is inviscid

is viscous and the flow is non-uniform

GATE CE 1989

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

-0.3

A floating body with its center of gravity at 'G' center of buoyancy at 'B' and metacentre at 'M' is stable when

G lies above B

B lies above M

B lies below M

G lies below M

GATE CE Subjects

Engineering Mechanics

Equilibrium of Force Systems Work Energy Principle and Impulse Momentum Equation

Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics

Pure Bending Shear Stress In Beams Simple Stresses Complex Stress Centroid and Moment of Inertia Torsion Shear Force and Bending Moment Deflection of Beams Thin Cylinder Strain Energy Method Columns and Struts Propped Cantilever Beam

Structural Analysis

Stability and Static Indeterminacy Methods of Analysis Plastic Analysis Moment Distribution Method Indeterminacy Energy Principle Influence Line Diagram Arches and Cable Slope Deflection Method Truss Matrix Method

Construction Material and Management

Critical Path Method Construction Materials Program Evolution Review Technique

Reinforced Cement Concrete

Singly Reinforced Sections Workmenship and Fundamentals Doubly Reinforced Sections Flanged Beams Limit State of Collapse Shear Limit State of Collapse Torsion Limit State of Collapse Compression Footings Bond Limit State of Serviceability Prestressed Concrete Slabs

Steel Structures

Eccentric Connections Plate Girder Tension Members Welded Connections Materials and Specifications Riveted Joints and Bolted Joints Beams Compression Members

Geotechnical Engineering

Origin of Soils Definitions and Properties of Soils Classification of Soils and Clay Mineralogy Effective Stress and Permeability Seepage Analysis Compaction of Soil Compressibility and Consolidation Shear Strength of Soil Stress Distribution of Soil Retaining Wall and Earth Pressure Stability of Slopes Shallow Foundation Pile Foundation Soil Stabilization

Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines

Fluid Pressure and Measurement Fluid Dynamics Boundary Layer Theory Drag and Lift Flow Through Pipes Open Channel Flow Hydraulic Machines Properties of Fluids Fluid Statics

Hydrology

Precipitation and Frequency of Rainfall Data Evaporation and Transpiration Infiltration Hydrograph Flood Estimation and Flood Routing

Irrigation

Water Requirement of Crops Gravity Dams and Spillways

Geomatics Engineering Or Surveying

Levelling Traversing Theodolites and Plane Table Surveying Measurement of Area, Volume and Theory of Errors and Survey Adjustment Field Astronomy and Photogrammetric Surveying Basics of GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing Angular Measurements and Compass Survey Basic Concepts Linear Measurements and Chain Survey

Environmental Engineering

Sources and Coveyances Water Quality Control of Water Treatment of Water Water Demand Waste Water Characteristics Treatment of Sewage Disposal of Sewage Effluent Solid Waste Management Air Pollution Noise Pollution

Transportation Engineering

Highway Devolopment and Planning Highway Geometric Design Traffic Engineering Highway Materials Pavement Design Railway, Runway and Taxiway Design

Engineering Mathematics

Probability and Statistics Calculus Complex Variable Differential Equations Linear Algebra Numerical Methods Vector Calculus Transform Theory

General Aptitude

Numerical Ability Logical Reasoning Verbal Ability