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GATE ME 2025
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.33
In a laboratory experiment using a scaled down model to measure scour at a bridge pier, the Froude number is important. The ratio of the prototype length to the model length is 100 . If the velocity of the model is $1 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$, the velocity (in $\mathrm{m} \mathrm{s}^{-1}$ ) of the prototype is
A
0.1
B
1
C
10
D
100
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GATE ME 2023
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.33

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-section are negligible. The flow conditions at Location 1 are given as follows:

𝑃1 = 100 kPa, 𝜌1 = 1.2 kg/m3 , 𝑢1= 400 m/s

The duct cross-sectional area at Location 2 is given by A2 = 2A1, where A1 denotes the duct cross-sectional area at Location 1. Which one of the given statements about the velocity 𝑢2 and pressure 𝑃2 at Location 2 is TRUE? 

GATE ME 2023 Fluid Mechanics - Fluid Dynamics Question 8 English
A
𝑢2 < 𝑢1 , 𝑃2 < 𝑃1
B
𝑢2 < 𝑢1 , 𝑃2 > 𝑃1
C
𝑢2 > 𝑢1 , 𝑃2 < 𝑃1
D
𝑢2 > 𝑢1 , 𝑃2 > 𝑃1
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GATE ME 2022 Set 2
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.33

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 from left to right.

GATE ME 2022 Set 2 Fluid Mechanics - Fluid Dynamics Question 11 English

Pressure at location B is observed to be higher than that at an upstream location A. Which among the following options can be the reason?

A
Since volume flow rate is constant, velocity at B is lower than velocity at A
B
Normal shock
C
Viscous effect
D
Boundary layer separation
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GATE ME 2022 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.33

In the following two-dimensional momentum equation for natural convection over a surface immersed in a quiescent fluid at temperature T (g is the gravitational acceleration, β is the volumetric thermal expansion coefficient, ν is the kinematic viscosity, u and v are the velocities in x and y directions, respectively, and T is the temperature)

$\rm u \frac{\partial u}{\partial x} + v \frac{\partial u}{\partial y} = g β (T - T_∞) + \nu \frac{\partial^2 u}{\partial y^2} $

the term gβ(T - T) represent

A
Ratio of inertial force to viscous force
B
Ratio of buoyancy force to viscous force
C
Viscous force per unit mass
D
Buoyancy force per unit mass
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