Choose the correct relationship:
(a) Specific gravity = gravity x density
(b) Dynamic viscosity = kinematic viscosity x density
(c) Gravity = specific gravity x density
(d) Kinematic viscosity = dynamic viscosity x density
(e) Hydrostatic force = surface tension x gravity
Dimensions of surface tension are:
(a) MT
(b) MLT
(c) ML^(-1)T^(-2)
(d) ML^(-1)T^(-1)
(e) ML^(-2)T^2
For a manometer, a better liquid combination is one having:
(a) higher surface tension
(b) lower surface tension
(c) surface tension is no criterion
(d) high density and viscosity
(e) low density and viscosity
If mercury in a barometer is replaced by water, the height of 3.75cm of mercury will be following cm of water:
(a) 51cm
(b) 50cm
(c) 52cm
(d) 52.2cm
(e) 51.7cm
Choose the wrong statement:
Alcohol is used in a manometer because it offers little resistance to form.
Choose the wrong statement:
(a) fluids are capable of flowing
(b) fluids conform to the shape of the containing vessels
(c) when in equilibrium, fluids cannot sustain tangential forces
(d) when in equilibrium, fluids can sustain shear forces
(e) fluids have some degree of compressibility