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Which equation relates pressure drop to velocity in laminar flow through pipes?
Correct Answer:
A. Hagen-Poiseuille equation
EXPLANATION
Hagen-Poiseuille equation (ΔP = 32μLV/D²) is specific for laminar flow. Darcy-Weisbach is general for both laminar and turbulent flows.
A fluid flows through a pipe of diameter 0.1 m with velocity 2 m/s. If the kinematic viscosity is 1×10⁻⁶ m²/s, calculate the Reynolds number.
Correct Answer:
A. 2×10⁵
EXPLANATION
Re = (ρVD)/μ = VD/ν. Re = (2 × 0.1)/(1×10⁻⁶) = 0.2/(1×10⁻⁶) = 2×10⁵. Flow is turbulent.
Which of the following is the SI unit of kinematic viscosity?
Correct Answer:
A. m²/s
EXPLANATION
Kinematic viscosity is dynamic viscosity divided by density. Its SI unit is m²/s (or Stokes in CGS, where 1 Stoke = 10⁻⁴ m²/s).