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1.

For a hydrostatic thrust bearing, Thrust load=450kN, shaft speed=730rpm, shaft diameter=450mm, recess diameter=310mm,film thickness=0.15mm,viscosity of lubricant=160SUS and specific gravity=0.86.Calculate frictional power loss.

A. None of the listed
B. 2.3kW
C. 3.56kW
D. 4.2kW
Answer» D. 4.2kW
2.

For a hydrostatic thrust bearing,Thrust load=450kN, shaft speed=730rpm, shaft diameter=450mm, recess diameter=310mm,film thickness=0.15mm,viscosity of lubricant=160SUS and specific gravity=0.86.Calculate power loss in pumping.

A. 2.68kW
B. 3.35kW
C. 2.6kW
D. 4.2kW
Answer» D. 4.2kW
3.

For a hydrostatic thrust bearing,Thrust load=450kN, shaft speed=730rpm, shaft diameter=450mm, recess diameter=310mm, film thickness=0.15mm, viscosity of lubricant=160SUS and specific gravity=0.86.Calculate flow requirement

A. 0.89l/s
B. 38.94l/min
C. 28.8l/min
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. 28.8l/min
4.

For a hydrostatic thrust bearing,Thrust load=450kN, shaft speed=730rpm, shaft diameter=450mm, recess diameter=310mm, film thickness=0.15mm, viscosity of lubricant=160SUS and specific gravity=0.86.Calculate supply pressure

A. 10.2Pa
B. 4.01Pa
C. 4.01Mpa
D. 10.2Mpa
Answer» D. 10.2Mpa
5.

In hydrodynamic lubrication, film thickness remains unaffected by change in speeds.

A. True
B. Increase with increase in speed
C. Decrease with increase in speed
D. Disappear as the speed tends to infinty
Answer» C. Decrease with increase in speed
6.

Which of the following are not true for petroff’s equation?

A. Shaft is considered concentric with the bearing
B. Bearing is subjected to light load
C. Is used to find coefficient of friction
D. Frictional torque is given by fpr²l
Answer» E.
7.

Viscosity is defined as the external resistance offered by a fluid to change its shape or relative motion of its parts.

A. Yes
B. It is internal resisting force
C. It is not offered but exerted on the fluids
D. None of the listed
Answer» C. It is not offered but exerted on the fluids
8.

The space between two plates (20cm*20cm*1cm), 1 cm apart, is filled with a liquid of viscosity 1 Poise. The upper plate is dragged to the right with a force of 5N keeping the lower plate stationary.What will be the velocity in m/s of flow at a point 0.5 cm below the lower surface of the upper plate if linear velocity profile is assumed for the flow?

A. 1.25
B. 2.5
C. 12.5
D. 0.25
Answer» D. 0.25
9.

The shear stress at a point in a liquid is found to be 0.03 N/m2. The velocity gradient at the point is 0.15 s-1. What will be it’s viscosity (in Poise)?

A. 20
B. 2
C. 0.2
D. 0.5
E. ?a) 20b) 2c) 0.2d) 0.5
Answer» C. 0.2
10.

The kinematic viscosity of a fluid is 0.1 Stokes. What will be the value is m2/s?

A. 10-2
B. 10-3
C. 10-4
D. 10-5
Answer» E.
11.

Which of the following is the dimension of kinematic viscosity?

A. [L1 T-1].
B. [L1 T-2].
C. [L2 T-1].
D. [L2 T-2].
Answer» D. [L2 T-2].
12.

Which of the following is a unit of kinematic viscosity?

A. Stokes
B. Pa-s
C. m2=s
D. Poise
Answer» B. Pa-s
13.

The dynamic viscosity of a fluid is 1 Poise. What should one multiply to it to get the answer in N-s/m2?

A. 0.1
B. 1
C. 10
D. 100
Answer» B. 1
14.

Which of the following is a unit of dynamic viscosity?

A. [M1 L1 T-1].
B. [M1 L-1 T-1].
C. [M1 L-2 T-2].
D. [M1 L-2 T-2].
Answer» C. [M1 L-2 T-2].
15.

The viscosity of a fluid in motion is 1 Poise. What will be it’s viscosity (in Poise) when the fluid is at rest?

A. 0
B. 0.5
C. 1
D. 2
E. when the fluid is at rest?a) 0b) 0.5c) 1d) 2
Answer» D. 2
16.

The viscous force the relative motion between the adjacent layers of a fluid in motion.Which one of the flowing fits best in the sentence?

A. opposes
B. never affects
C. facilitates
D. may effect under certain conditions
Answer» B. never affects
17.

Water flows between two plates of which the upper one is stationary and the lower one is moving with a velocity V. What will be the velocity of the fluid in contact with the upper plate?

A. V
B. N ⁄ 2
C. 2V
D. 0
Answer» E.
18.

1 poise = ___________

A. 10 N sm-2
B. 100 N sm-2
C. 1/100 N sm-2
D. 1/10 N sm-2
Answer» E.
19.

On increasing the temperature, the viscosity of the fluid __________

A. Decreases
B. Increases
C. Remains constant
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Increases
20.

The absolute kinematic viscosity is the ratio of __________

A. Density to absolute viscosity
B. Absolute viscosity to density
C. Kinetic energy to absolute viscosity
D. Absolute viscosity to kinetic energy
Answer» C. Kinetic energy to absolute viscosity
21.

The Newton’s law of viscosity is not applicable to __________

A. Turbulent flow
B. Laminar flow
C. Streamline flow
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Laminar flow
22.

The viscosity of a fluid is inversely proportional to the __________

A. Area of contact of two adjacent layers
B. Distance between two adjacent layers
C. Velocity difference between two adjacent layers
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Velocity difference between two adjacent layers
23.

The factor on which viscosity depends is __________

A. Area of contact of two adjacent layers
B. Velocity difference between two adjacent layers
C. The distance between two adjacent layers
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
24.

According to Newton’s law of viscosity, the maximum velocity of flow is at __________

A. Top of the tube
B. Bottom of the tube
C. Middle of the tube
D. It is same at all the places
Answer» D. It is same at all the places
25.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_A_UNIT_OF_KINEMATIC_VISCOSITY??$

A. Stokes
B. Pa-s
C. m2=s
D. Poise
Answer» B. Pa-s
26.

SELECT_THE_INCORRECT_STATEMENT_FROM_THE_FOLLOWING_OPTION.?$

A. Viscosity helps in the selection of good lubricating oil
B. Light oils have low densities and easy flowability
C. Heavy oils are used on parts moving with high speed
D. Light oils do not impose much drag on high-speed parts
Answer» D. Light oils do not impose much drag on high-speed parts
27.

The kinematic viscosity of a fluid is 0.1 Stokes. What will be the value is m2/s?

A. 10<sup>-2</sup>
B. 10<sup>-3</sup>
C. 10<sup>-4</sup>
D. 10<sup>-5</sup>
Answer» E.
28.

For a hydrostatic thrust bearing,$

A.
B.
Answer» C.
29.

Which_of_the_following_is_the_dimension_of_kinematic_viscosity?

A. [L<sup>1</sup> T<sup>-1</sup>].
B. [L<sup>1</sup> T<sup>-2</sup>].
C. [L<sup>2</sup> T<sup>-1</sup>].
D. [L<sup>2</sup> T<sup>-2</sup>].
Answer» D. [L<sup>2</sup> T<sup>-2</sup>].
30.

1_poise_=$

A. 10 N sm<sup>-2</sup>
B. 100 N sm<sup>-2</sup>
C. 1/100 N sm<sup>-2</sup>
D. 1/10 N sm<sup>-2</sup>
Answer» E.
31.

For a hydrostatic thrust bearing, Thrust load=450kN, shaft speed=730rpm, shaft diameter=450mm, recess diameter=310mm,film thickness=0.15mm,viscosity of lubricant=160SUS and specific gravity=0.86.

A.
B. None of the listed
C. 2.3kW
Answer» D.
32.

The_shear_stress_at_a_point_in_a_liquid_is_found_to_be_0.03_N/m2._The_velocity_gradient_at_the_point_is_0.15_s-1._What_will_be_it’s_viscosity_(in_Poise)?$

A. 20
B. 2
C. 0.2
D. 0.5
Answer» C. 0.2
33.

In hydrodynamic lubrication, film thickness remains unaffected by change in speeds?

A. True
B. Increase with increase in speed
C. Decrease with increase in speed
D. Disappear as the speed tends to infinty
Answer» C. Decrease with increase in speed
34.

The dynamic viscosity of a fluid is 1 Poise. What should one multiply to it to get the answer in N-s/m2?

A. 0.1
B. 1
C. 10
D. 100
Answer» B. 1
35.

How does viscosity gets affected on increasing the pressure?

A. Viscosity increases
B. Viscosity decreases
C. Viscosity does not get affected by the pressure
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Viscosity decreases
36.

Which one of the following is the CGS unit of dynamic viscosity?

A. Stokes
B. Pa-s
C. m<sup>2</sup>/s
D. Poise
Answer» E.
37.

Which of the following are not true for petroff’s equation?$

A. Shaft is considered concentric with the bearing
B. Bearing is subjected to light load
C. Is used to find coefficient of friction
D. Frictional torque is given by fpr²l
Answer» E.
38.

On increasing the temperature, the viscosity of the fluid

A. Decreases
B. Increases
C. Remains constant
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Increases
39.

Which of the following lubricant has least rate of change of viscosity w.r.t temperature.

A. VI=20
B. VI=30
C. VI=40
D. VI=50
Answer» E.
40.

The absolute kinematic viscosity is the ratio of

A. Density to absolute viscosity
B. Absolute viscosity to density
C. Kinetic energy to absolute viscosity
D. Absolute viscosity to kinetic energy
Answer» C. Kinetic energy to absolute viscosity
41.

Viscosity of lubricating oil decrease with increasing temperature.

A. Yes
B. It increases linearly
C. It increases hyperbolically
D. it remains constant
Answer» B. It increases linearly
42.

Which one of the following is not a unit of dynamic viscosity?

A. Pa-s
B. N-s/m<sup>2</sup>
C. Poise
D. Stokes
Answer» E.
43.

What is the dimension of viscosity?

A. MLT<sup>2</sup>
B. M<sup>1</sup>L<sup>-1</sup>T
C. ML<sup>-1</sup>T<sup>-1</sup>
D. ML<sup>-2</sup>T<sup>1</sup>
Answer» D. ML<sup>-2</sup>T<sup>1</sup>
44.

Calculate the kinematic viscosity if Saybolt viscosity is 400cSt.

A. 400SUS
B. 40.25SUS
C. 86.32SUS
D. 87.55SUS
Answer» E.
45.

Which of the following correctly states how the viscosities of a liquid and a gas will change with temperature?

A. Viscosity increases with the increase in temperature of a liquid and decreases with the increase in temperature of a gas
B. Viscosity increases with the increase in temperature of a liquid and increases with the increase in temperature of a gas
C. Viscosity decreases with the increase in temperature of a liquid and decreases with the increase in temperature of a gas
D. Viscosity decreases with the increase in temperature of a liquid and increases with the increase in temperature of a gas
Answer» B. Viscosity increases with the increase in temperature of a liquid and increases with the increase in temperature of a gas
46.

The Newton’s law of viscosity is not applicable to$

A. Turbulent flow
B. Laminar flow
C. Streamline flow
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Laminar flow
47.

Newton law of viscosity states that shear stress is proportional to rate of shear at any point in the fluid.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
48.

The viscosity of a fluid in motion is 1 Poise. What will be it’s viscosity (in Poise) when the fluid is at rest?$

A. 0
B. 0.5
C. 1
D. 2
Answer» D. 2
49.

The viscosity of a fluid is inversely proportional to the

A. Area of contact of two adjacent layers
B. Distance between two adjacent layers
C. Velocity difference between two adjacent layers
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Velocity difference between two adjacent layers
50.

Stream line flow happens when intermediate layers move with velocities proportional to the square of distance from the stationary plate.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.