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)

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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)

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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)

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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

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Structural Analysis

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

Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines

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

Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics

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

Reinforced Cement Concrete

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

Construction Material and Management

Program Evolution Review Technique Critical Path Method Construction Materials

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

General Aptitude

Numerical Ability Logical Reasoning Verbal Ability

Environmental Engineering

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

Steel Structures

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

Hydrology

Precipitation and Frequency of Rainfall Data Evaporation and Transpiration Infiltration Hydrograph Flood Estimation and Flood Routing Well Hydraulics and River Gauging

Transportation Engineering

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

Engineering Mathematics

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

Irrigation

Gravity Dams and Spillways Water Requirement of Crops

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Equilibrium of Force Systems Work Energy Principle and Impulse Momentum Equation

Geomatics Engineering Or Surveying

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