Solved question paper for FM May-2023 (B-TECH 3rd)

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Fluid Mechanics May-2023

PTU • B-TECH • Mechanical Engineering • 3rd • May-2023

Fluid Mechanics previous year question papers on BRpaper are organized for students of Punjab Technical University’s Bachelor of Technology program in the Mechanical Engineering stream, 3rd semester. This section makes it easier to browse subject-wise old question papers for Fluid Mechanics, so students can review how questions are typically framed in past exams and get a sense of the exam pattern. Many students search for fluid mechanics question paper pdf while preparing for exams, and this page is built to support exactly that kind of subject-wise browsing and revision. BRpaper is not the official website of Punjab Technical University or any institution, and it does not publish official notices or academic updates.

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  1. Define viscosity and derive its units and dimensions.
    Very Short Answer 2 Marks May-2023 • PTU B-TECH
  2. How do you determine the fluid pressure and its location on a submerged horizontal surface?
    Very Short Answer 2 Marks May-2023 • PTU B-TECH
  3. "The liquid mass in a container subjected to constant horizontal acceleration is equivalent to a liquid mass at rest". Discuss
    Very Short Answer 2 Marks May-2023 • PTU B-TECH
  4. What are the various methods of describing fluid flow pattern?
    Very Short Answer 2 Marks May-2023 • PTU B-TECH
  5. What is kinetic energy correction factor and what is its significance?
    Very Short Answer 2 Marks May-2023 • PTU B-TECH
  6. Explain Reynolds model law.
    Very Short Answer 2 Marks May-2023 • PTU B-TECH
  7. What are the different types of similarities that must exist between model and prototype?
    Very Short Answer 2 Marks May-2023 • PTU B-TECH
  8. What are minor head losses in pipes?
    Very Short Answer 2 Marks May-2023 • PTU B-TECH
  9. Explain vortex motion.
    Very Short Answer 2 Marks May-2023 • PTU B-TECH
  10. Differentiate venturimeter and orificemeter.
    Very Short Answer 2 Marks May-2023 • PTU B-TECH
  11. Derive an expression for the force on a thin plate of given arbitrary shape immersed in a liquid at an angle 50 to the free surface.
    Long Answer 8 Marks May-2023 • PTU B-TECH
  12. Describe an experimental method to determine the metacentric height of a boat.
    Long Answer 8 Marks May-2023 • PTU B-TECH
  13. The power P to drive a fan is found to depend on the diameter D, density of the gas , volume flow rate Q, and the speed N. Using the method of dimensional analysis obtain a correlation in terms of dimensionless numbers.
    Long Answer 8 Marks May-2023 • PTU B-TECH
  14. Explain with a neat sketch the working of Rotameter.
    Long Answer 8 Marks May-2023 • PTU B-TECH
  15. A water pipe is laid on a slope of 1 in 40. The pipe is 50 m long. Water flows upwards at the rate of 0.06m3/s. The inlet diameter at the lower end is 200 mm. The diameter at the outlet is 400 mm. Determine the pressure at the lower end if the pressure at the higher end is 24.525 N/cm2.
    Long Answer 8 Marks May-2023 • PTU B-TECH
  16. Derive two dimensional continuity equation in Cartesian coordinates.
    Long Answer 8 Marks May-2023 • PTU B-TECH
  17. Show from basics that in sudden contraction, the loss of head equals (V2^2 - V1^2)/2g. In the case of formation of vena-contracta, show that the loss equals {1((C_c) - 1)}/2g V2^2, where Cc = A/A2. The terms have usual meaning.
    Long Answer 8 Marks May-2023 • PTU B-TECH
  18. Explain what is meant by forced vortex? Derive an expression for the radial pressure distribution in forced vortex.
    Long Answer 8 Marks May-2023 • PTU B-TECH

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04 What kind of topics does Fluid Mechanics usually cover?

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06 Can I find papers for other subjects in the same Bachelor of Technology Mechanical Engineering?

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