Explore topic-wise MCQs in Fluid Mechanics.

This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Fluid Mechanics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The principle of floatation of bodies is based on the premise of

A. Metacentre
B. Newtons first law
C. Newtons law of viscosity
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Newtons first law
2.

Meta centre always lies below the centre of gravity

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
3.

The metacentric height is affected by the change in density.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

A uniform body of size 4 m long * 2.5 m wide * 1.5 m deep floats in water. What is the weight of the body if depth of immersion is 1 m ?

A. 147.1 kN
B. 294.3 kN
C. 73.5 kN
D. 588.6 kN
Answer» B. 294.3 kN
5.

A rectangular pontoon is 5 m long, 3 m wide and 1.40 m high. The depth of immersion of the pontoon is 0.60 m in seawater. If the centre of gravity is 0.7 m above the bottom of the pontoon, determine the metacentric height. The density for seawater = 1045 kg/m3.

A. 0.135
B. 0.271
C. 0.543
D. 0.068
Answer» B. 0.271
6.

META_CENTRE_ALWAYS_LIES_BELOW_THE_CENTRE_OF_GRAVITY?$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
7.

The_principle_of_floatation_of_bodies_is_based_on_the_premise_of$

A. Metacentre
B. Newtons first law
C. Newtons law of viscosity
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Newtons first law
8.

For a completely immersed body, the metacentric height is always zero?

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
9.

Proper explanation for metacentre is:

A. Point at which line of action of force meets the normal axis of body when it is given angular displacement
B. Intersection of line passing through new centre of buoyancy and centre of gravity.
C. point about which body starts oscillating when it is given small angular displacement
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
10.

In case of spherically shaped bodies of uniform mass distribution and completely immersed in fluid and floating, the centre of buoyancy coincides with centre of gravity.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
11.

A solid cylinder of diameter 4.5 has a height of 2.5 metres. Find the meta-centric height of the cylinder when it is floating in water with its axis vertical. The sp. gr. of the cylinder=0.45.

A. 1.9 m
B. 3.8 m
C. 5.7 m
D. .95 m
Answer» B. 3.8 m
12.

A block of material of specific gravity 0.45 floats in water. Determine the meta-centric height of the block if its size is 3 m * 2 m* 0.8 m.

A. 0.506 m
B. 0.376 m
C. 1.012 m
D. 0.127 m
Answer» C. 1.012 m
13.

A uniform body of size 4 m long * 2.5 m wide * 1.5 m deep floats in water. What is the weight of the body if depth of immersion is 1 m ?

A. 147.1 kN
B. 294.3 kN
C. 73.5 kN
D. 588.6 kN
Answer» B. 294.3 kN
14.

A rectangular pontoon is 5 m long, 3 m wide and 1.40 m high. The depth of immersion of the pontoon is 0.60 m in seawater. If the centre of gravity is 0.7 m above the bottom of the pontoon, determine the metacentric height. The density for seawater = 1045 kg/m3.

A. 0.135
B. 0.271
C. 0.543
D. 0.068
Answer» B. 0.271