Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Engineering.

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451.

When the cross-section of a nozzle increases continuously from entrance to exit, it is called a

A. convergent-divergent nozzle
B. divergent nozzle
C. convergent nozzle
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. convergent nozzle
452.

Rateau turbine is

A. pressure-velocity compounded turbine
B. simple reaction turbine
C. velocity compounded turbine
D. pressure compounded turbine
Answer» E.
453.

The ratio of the useful heat drop to the isentropic heat drop is called

A. condenser efficiency
B. nozzle efficiency
C. vacuum efficiency
D. boiler efficiency
Answer» C. vacuum efficiency
454.

What is the critical pressure ratio for initially wet steam?

A. 0.582
B. 0.546
C. 0.577
D. 0.601
Answer» B. 0.546
455.

The Parsons’ reaction turbine has

A. only moving blades
B. only fixed blades
C. fixed and moving blades of different shape
D. identical fixed and moving blades
Answer» E.
456.

The supersaturated flow of steam through a nozzle as compared to a stable flow, the available heat drop

A. increases
B. decreases
C. is unpredictable
D. remains same
Answer» C. is unpredictable
457.

De-Laval turbine is a

A. multi rotor impulse turbine
B. impulse reaction turbine
C. single rotor impulse turbine
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
458.

In rocket engines the amount of expansion in Nozzle determines the

A. exit temperature
B. exit pressure
C. exit temperature & pressure
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
459.

When mach number is greater than one the flow is

A. subsonic
B. supersonic
C. laminar
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. laminar
460.

The steam leaves the nozzle at a

A. low pressure and a high velocity
B. high pressure and a high velocity
C. high pressure and a low velocity
D. low pressure and a low velocity
Answer» B. high pressure and a high velocity
461.

If mach number is less than one then its flow is

A. subsonic flow
B. turbulent flow
C. laminar flow
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. turbulent flow
462.

Nozzle is used to control direction or characteristics of flow.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
463.

 In fountains the type of nozzle used is

A. none of the mentioned
B. turbulent jet
C. high speed nozzle
D. laminar jet
Answer» E.