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Equation of Continuity and Flow Rate

Questions focused on fluid dynamics, including the continuity equation, volume flow rate, and steady flow in pipes and channels. Tests problem-solving skills in fluid mechanics.

50 questions

A sphere of radius 0.04m moves at 0.12m/s through honey (η\=0.2Pa s). What is the viscous drag force?

Stokes’ law: F = 6πηav. η = 0.2Pa s, a = 0.04m, v = 0.12m/s. F = 6×3.14×0.2×0.04×0.12 = 0.1809N. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 0.18 N. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.

A plate of area 0.08m2 moves at 0.8m/s over a 0.7mm thick glycerine film (η\=0.83Pa s). What force is required?

Viscous force: F = ηvAl. η = 0.83Pa s, v = 0.8m/s, A = 0.08m2, l = 0.7×10−3m. F = 0.83×0.8×0.080.7×10−3 = 0.83×91.43 = 75.89N. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 76 N. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option C is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.

An aircraft (m\=2.0×105kg, wing area 400m2) flies level. What is the pressure difference across the wings? (Take g\=9.8m

ΔP⋅A = mg. mg = 2.0×105×9.8 = 1.96×106N, A = 400m2. ΔP = 1.96×106400 = 4900Pa. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 4900 Pa. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option C is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCBI Bookshelf, Ideal Gas Law: P1V1/T1 = P2V2/T2.

A soap bubble of radius 7mm has a surface tension of 0.028N/m. What is the excess pressure inside?

Excess pressure in a bubble: ΔP = 4Sr. S = 0.028N/m, r = 7×10−3m. ΔP = 4×0.0287×10−3 = 16Pa. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 16 Pa. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCBI Bookshelf, Ideal Gas Law: P1V1/T1 = P2V2/T2.

Which of the following statements is correct about terminal velocity?

Terminal velocity occurs when the viscous force (proportional to velocity) equals the net gravitational force, resulting in zero acceleration and constant speed, as per Stokes’ law. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to It occurs when forces balance. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.

What is the gauge pressure at a depth of 2.4m in whole blood (ρ\=1.06×103kg/m3)? (Take g\=10m/s2)

Gauge pressure: Pg = ρgh. ρ = 1.06×103kg/m3, g = 10m/s2, h = 2.4m. Pg = 1.06×103×10×2.4 = 25440Pa. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 2.5 × 10⁴ Pa. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCBI Bookshelf, Ideal Gas Law: P1V1/T1 = P2V2/T2.

Which of the following statements is correct about the angle of contact?

The angle of contact depends on the relative strength of adhesive (liquid-solid) and cohesive (liquid-liquid) forces, determining wetting behavior (acute for wetting, obtuse for non-wetting). As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to It depends on adhesive and cohesive forces. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.

A plate of area 0.05m2 moves at 0.7m/s over a 0.8mm thick water film (η\=1.0×10−3Pa s). What force is required?

Viscous force: F = ηvAl. η = 1.0×10−3Pa s, v = 0.7m/s, A = 0.05m2, l = 0.8×10−3m. F = 1.0×10−3×0.7×0.050.8×10−3 = 1.0×10−3×43.75 = 0.04375N. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 0.044 N. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option C is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.

An aircraft (m\=2.8×105kg, wing area 480m2) flies level. What is the pressure difference across the wings? (Take g\=9.8m

ΔP⋅A = mg. mg = 2.8×105×9.8 = 2.744×106N, A = 480m2. ΔP = 2.744×106480 = 5716.67Pa≈5717Pa. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 5717 Pa. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCBI Bookshelf, Ideal Gas Law: P1V1/T1 = P2V2/T2.

What is the gauge pressure at 2.5m depth in a tank of mercury (ρ\=13.6×103kg/m3)? (Take g\=10m/s2)

Gauge pressure: Pg = ρgh. ρ = 13.6×103kg/m3, g = 10m/s2, h = 2.5m. Pg = 13.6×103×10×2.5 = 3.4×105Pa. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 3.4 × 10⁵ Pa. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option C is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCBI Bookshelf, Ideal Gas Law: P1V1/T1 = P2V2/T2.

What is the total pressure at a depth of 1.8m in oxygen liquid (ρ\=1.43kg/m3) with atmospheric pressure 1.01×105Pa? (Tak

Total pressure: P = Pa+ρgh. Pa = 1.01×105Pa, ρ = 1.43kg/m3, g = 9.8m/s2, h = 1.8m. P = 1.01×105+1.43×9.8×1.8 = 1.01×105+25.21 = 1.0102521×105Pa. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 1.01 × 10⁵ Pa. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option A is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCBI Bookshelf, Ideal Gas Law: P1V1/T1 = P2V2/T2.

A tank has a hole 1.3m below the water surface, open to the atmosphere. What is the efflux speed? (Take g\=9.8m/s2)

Torricelli’s law: v = 2gh. g = 9.8m/s2, h = 1.3m. v = 2×9.8×1.3 = 25.48≈5.05m/s. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 5.0 m/s. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.