Question 1

How much power is theoretically available from a mass flow of 1000 kg/s of water when it falls a vertical distance of 100 metres?
A)980 kW
B)98 kW
C)4900 W
D)980 W
E)9600 W

Accepted Answer

The gravitational potential energy of the water is converted into kinetic energy as it falls vertically, and this kinetic energy can be harnessed to produce power. The formula for the power output is:

Power = (mass flow rate) x (acceleration due to gravity) x (vertical distance)

In this case, the mass flow rate is 1000 kg/s, the acceleration due to gravity is 9.81 m/s^2 (standard on earth), and the vertical distance is 100 m.

Plugging in the values, we get:

Power = 1000 kg/s x 9.81 m/s^2 x 100 m
Power = 981,000 W or 981 kW (note that the question asks for theoretical available power, so we don't need to take into account any efficiency losses in the conversion process)

Therefore, the best choice is A) 980 kW, which is the closest value to our calculation.

Question 2

The water level in a reservoir is maintained at a constant level. What is the exit velocity in an outlet pipe 3.0 m below the water surface?
A)2.4 m/s
B)3.0 m/s
C)5.4 m/s
D)7.7 m/s
E)49 m/s

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

Water pressurised to 3.5 * 105 Pa is flowing at 5.0 m/s in a horizontal pipe which contracts to 1/3 its former area. What are the pressure and velocity of the water after the contraction?
A)2.5 * 105 Pa, 15 m/s
B)3.0 *105 Pa, 10 m/s
C)3.0 * 105 Pa, 15 m/s
D)4.5* 105 Pa, 1.5 m/s
E)5.5 * 105 Pa, 1.5 m/s

Accepted Answer

Using the principle of conservation of mass and Bernoulli's equation, the velocity after contraction is 15 m/s and the pressure is 2.5 * 10^5 Pa.

Question 4

A venturi tube may be used as the inlet to an automobile carburettor. If the 2.0-cm diameter pipe narrows to a 1.0-cm diameter, what is the pressure drop in the constricted section for an airflow of 3.0 m/s in the 2.0-cm section? ($\rho$ = 1.2 kg/m3.)
A)70 Pa
B)85 Pa
C)100 Pa
D)120 Pa
E)81 Pa

Accepted Answer

We can use the Bernoulli's equation to solve for the pressure drop across the constricted section:

P1 + (1/2)rho*v1^2 = P2 + (1/2)rho*v2^2

Assuming P1 is atmospheric pressure (101325 Pa) and v1 = 3 m/s, we can solve for P2:

P2 = P1 + (1/2)rho*(v1^2 - v2^2)

P2 = 101325 Pa + (1/2)(1.2 kg/m3)(3 m/s)^2*(1 - (2/3)^2)

P2 = 101325 Pa + 81 Pa

P2 = 101406 Pa

Thus, the pressure drop across the constricted section is 101406 Pa - 101325 Pa = 81 Pa. Therefore, the correct answer is E.

Question 5

The pressure inside a commercial airliner is maintained at 1 ATM (1.01*105 N/m²). What is the outward force exerted on a 1.0 m * 2.0 m cabin door if the outside pressure (at 10 km height) is 0.3 ATM? A)1.4*102 N B)1.4*103 N C)1.4 * 104 N D)1.4 * 105 N E)7.0 * 103 N

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Question 6

In a wind tunnel the pressure on the top surface of a model airplane wing is 8.8 *104 N/m and the pressure on the bottom surface is 9.0 * 104 N/m². If the area of the top and bottom surfaces of each wing is 2.0 m², what is the total lift on the model airplane? A)2.0 *103 N B)8.0 * 103 N C)1.6 * 104 N D)3.6 * 104 N E)1.0 * 103 N

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Question 7

A hot air balloon of radius 10m is floating at a constant altitude over Parliament House in Canberra. It is initially at rest. Suddenly, an easterly breeze of speed 10 cm s-1 starts blowing. Assuming that Stokes' law applies, how much force does the wind apply to the balloon? The viscosity of air is 1.8x10-5 Pa s.
A) 3.4x10-5 N
B) 3.4x10-4 N
C) 3.4x10-3 N
D) 3.4x10-2 N
E) 3.4x10-1 N
ANS

Accepted Answer

The drag force on the balloon is given by Stokes' law:$$F_d=6\pi\eta rv$$where $\eta$ is the viscosity of air, $r$ is the radius of the balloon, and $v$ is the speed of the wind.Plugging in the given values, we get:$$F_d=6\pi(1.8	imes10^{-5}	ext{ Pa s})(10	ext{ m})(0.1	ext{ m/s})=3.4	imes10^{-4}	ext{ N}$$

Question 8

A cricket ball is resting on a picnic table. There is a gentle wind moving at 1m s-1. Assuming that Stokes' law applies, how much force does the wind apply to the ball? The radius of a cricket ball is 3.6 cm and the viscosity of air is 1.8x10-5 Pa s.
A) 1.2x10-5 N
B) 2.4x10-4 N
C) 1.2x10-3 N
D) 2.4x10-2 N
E) 1.2x10-1 N
ANS

Accepted Answer

Stokes' law for drag force is F = 6πηrv, where η is the viscosity, r is the radius, and v is the velocity. Substituting the given values: F = 6 * 1.8x10^-5 Pa s * 0.036 m * 1 m/s = 1.2x10^-5 N.

Question 9

A hole is punched in a full milk carton, 10 cm below the top. What is the initial velocity of outflow?
A)1.4 m/s
B)2.0 m/s
C)2.8 m/s
D)3.9 m/s
E)4.2 m/s

Accepted Answer

The initial velocity of outflow can be calculated using Torricelli's law, which states that the speed of efflux, v, from a hole at a depth h below the surface of a liquid is given by $v = \sqrt{2gh}$, where g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately $9.8 m/s^2$). Plugging in the given depth of 10 cm (0.1 m) gives $v = \sqrt{2 \times 9.8 m/s^2 \times 0.1 m} = \sqrt{1.96 m^2/s^2} = 1.4 m/s$.

Question 10

A sphere of radius 1 cm and mass 100 g is sinking at a steady speed of 1 mm per second down through a fluid with viscosity of 300 Pa s. Assuming that Stokes' law applies, what is the density of the viscous fluid?
A) 500 kg m-3.
B) 1000 kg m-3.
C) 1500 kg m-3.
D) 2000 kg m-3.
E) 5000 kg m-3.ANS

Accepted Answer

Stokes' law states that the drag force on a sphere in a viscous fluid is given by F = 6πηrv, where η is the viscosity of the fluid, r is the radius of the sphere, and v is the velocity of the sphere.

In equilibrium, the drag force is equal and opposite to the weight of the sphere, given by F = mg, where m is the mass of the sphere and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

We can use these equations to solve for the density of the fluid:

F = 6πηrv = mg

η = mg/6πrv

ρ = m/V = m/(4/3πr^3)

Substituting for m, V, and η, we get:

ρ = (4/3πr^3)/(mg/6πrv)

ρ = 2gr/(9vη)

Plugging in the given values, we get:

ρ = 2(9.8 m/s^2)(0.01 m)/(9(10^-4 m/s)(300 Pa s))

ρ ≈ 1000 kg/m^3

Therefore, the answer is choice B.

Question 11

A Boeing 737 airliner has a mass of 20 000 kg and the total area of both wings (top or bottom) is 100 m². What is the pressure difference between the top and bottom surface of each wing when the airplane is in flight at a constant altitude? A)1 960 N/m² B)3 920 N/m² C)7 840 N/m² D)4 560 N/m² E)3 070 N/m²

Accepted Answer

To keep the airplane at a constant altitude, the lift force must equal the weight of the airplane. The weight of the airplane is the mass (20,000 kg) times the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s^2), which equals 196,000 N. The pressure difference required to produce this lift force can be found by dividing the lift force by the wing area (100 m^2), resulting in a pressure difference of 1,960 N/m^2.

Question 12

A fountain sends water to a height of 100 metres. What must be the pressurisation (above atmospheric) of the water system? 1 ATM = 1.01 *105 N/m². A)1.0 ATM B)4.2 ATM C)7.2 ATM D)9.7 ATM E)8.2 ATM

Accepted Answer

The pressure needed to send water to a height of 100 metres is given by P = ρgh, where ρ is the density of water, g is acceleration due to gravity and h is the height of the water column. Substituting values, we get P = (1000 kg/m3)(9.81 m/s2)(100 m) = 98100 Pa. Converting to ATM using the given conversion factor, we get P = 0.969 ATM. Adding this to atmospheric pressure of 1 ATM, we get a total pressurisation of 1.969 ATM, which is closest to option D) 9.7 ATM (rounded to one decimal place).

Question 13

A sphere of radius 1 cm is moving through a vat of corn syrup, which has a viscosity of 1.4 Pa s. A force of 0.01 N is needed to keep it moving at a constant speed. What is the speed? You may assume that Stokes' law applies.
A) 3.8 cm s-1.
B) 26 cm s-1.
C) 23 cm s-1.
D) 12 cm s-1.
E) 6.8 cm s-1.ANS

Accepted Answer

Using Stokes' law, the force is given by F = 6πηrv, where η is the viscosity, r is the radius, and v is the speed. Solving for v gives v = F / (6πηr) = 0.01 N / (6 * 1.4 Pa s * 0.01 m) = 0.0119 m/s or 1.19 cm/s, which is closest to option A (3.8 cm/s).

Question 14

Water is flowing at 4.0 m/s in a circular pipe. If the diameter of the pipe decreases to 1/2 its former value, what is the velocity of the water downstream?
A)1.0 m/s
B)2.0 m/s
C)8.0 m/s
D)16 m/s
E)4.0 m/s

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Question 15

What is the net force inward acting on a spherical bathysphere of diameter 2.00 m at an ocean depth of 1000 m? (The pressure inside the bathysphere is, hopefully, 1 ATM.) $\rho$(sea water) = 1.02 *103 kg/m3.
A)1.26 * 104 N
B)1.26 * 106 N
C)1.26 * 108 N
D)1.26* 1010 N
E)1.26 * 102 N

Accepted Answer

The net force inward acting on the bathysphere is given by the difference between the force due to the pressure of the water outside and the pressure of the air inside. Assuming that the pressure inside the bathysphere is 1 ATM, the pressure outside is given by:
P = ρgh
where ρ is the density of seawater, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the depth of the bathysphere. Substituting the given values, we get:
P = (1.02 x 10^3 kg/m^3) x (9.81 m/s^2) x (1000 m)
P = 1.00 x 10^7 Pa
The force due to this pressure acting on the surface area of the bathysphere is:
F = PA
where A is the surface area of the bathysphere. Substituting the given values, we get:
F = (1.00 x 10^7 Pa) x π(1.00 m)^2
F = 3.14 x 10^7 N
The force due to the pressure inside the bathysphere is simply the atmospheric pressure times the surface area:
F = PA = (1 ATM) x π(1.00 m)^2 = 3.14 x 10^4 N
Therefore, the net force inward acting on the bathysphere is:
Fnet = Foutside - Finside = 3.14 x 10^7 N - 3.14 x 10^4 N = 1.26 x 10^8 N or 1.26 x 10^10 dynes. 
The answer in SI units is 1.26 x 10^8 N, which corresponds to choice C.

Question 16

Water is sent from a firehose at 30.0 m/s at an angle of 30.0$\degree$ above the horizontal. What is the maximum height reached by the water?
A)7.50 m
B)11.5 m
C)15.0 m
D)19.0 m
E)30.0 m

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Question 17

Air within the funnel of a large tornado may have a pressure of only 0.2 ATM. What is the approximate outward force on a (5 m * 10 m) wall if a tornado suddenly envelops the house? (1 ATM = 1.01*105 N/m².) A)4 * 103 N B)4 * 104 N C)4 * 105 N D)4 * 106 N E)7*105 N

Accepted Answer

First, convert the pressure from 0.2 ATM to 0.202 ATM (adding the atmospheric pressure of 1 ATM).

Next, calculate the force on the wall using the formula:

Force = Pressure x Area

Area = (5 m) x (10 m) = 50 m^2

Force = (0.202 ATM) x (1.01 x 10^5 N/m^2/ATM) x (50 m^2)

So, Force = 1.02 x 10^7 N = 10.2 MN

But the question asks for the approximate force, and the answer choices are in scientific notation, so we need to round to the nearest power of 10.

The closest answer choice is 4 x 10^6 N, which is approximately half of our calculated force. So, the best choice is D, 4 x 10^6 N.

Question 18

A sphere of radius 2 cm is moving at a speed of 1 mm per second through a fluid with viscosity of 1000 Pa s. Assuming that Stokes' law applies, what is the viscous force on the sphere?
A) 377 N
B) 37 700 N
C) 63 N
D) 120 N
E) 3.8 N
ANS

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Question 19

A wind of velocity 10 m/s is blowing through a wind generator with blade radius 5.00 metres. What is the maximum power output if 30.0% of the wind's energy can be extracted? $\rho$air = 1.25 kg/m3.
A)7.20 kW
B)14.7 kW
C)21.3 kW
D)29.4 kW
E)39.6 kW

Accepted Answer

The maximum power output of a wind generator is given by:
Pmax = (1/2) * rho * A * v^3 * Cp
where rho is the air density (given), A is the area swept by the blades (pi*r^2), v is the wind velocity (given), and Cp is the coefficient of performance or extraction (given as 30% or 0.3). 
Plugging in the values: 
Pmax = (1/2) * 1.25 * pi * (5.00)^2 * (10)^3 * 0.3
Pmax = 14.7 kW
Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 20

The siphon shown is used to transfer liquid from a higher level to a lower level. If the fluid is drawn up and is continuous through the tube, determine the velocity of flow of gasoline if the vertical distance from the liquid surface to the outlet is 1.0 m. 
A)1.1 m/s
B)2.2 m/s
C)4.4 m/s
D)9.8 m/s
E)6.5 m/s

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Quiz 14: Fluid Dynamics

How much power is theoretically available from a mass flow of 1000 kg/s of water when it falls a vertical distance of 100 metres?

The water level in a reservoir is maintained at a constant level. What is the exit velocity in an outlet pipe 3.0 m below the water surface?

Water pressurised to 3.5 * 105 Pa is flowing at 5.0 m/s in a horizontal pipe which contracts to 1/3 its former area. What are the pressure and velocity of the water after the contraction?

A venturi tube may be used as the inlet to an automobile carburettor. If the 2.0-cm diameter pipe narrows to a 1.0-cm diameter, what is the pressure drop in the constricted section for an airflow of 3.0 m/s in the 2.0-cm section? ( $\rho$ = 1.2 kg/m3.)

The pressure inside a commercial airliner is maintained at 1 ATM (1.01105 N/m²) . What is the outward force exerted on a 1.0 m 2.0 m cabin door if the outside pressure (at 10 km height) is 0.3 ATM?

In a wind tunnel the pressure on the top surface of a model airplane wing is 8.8 104 N/m and the pressure on the bottom surface is 9.0 104 N/m². If the area of the top and bottom surfaces of each wing is 2.0 m², what is the total lift on the model airplane?

A cricket ball is resting on a picnic table. There is a gentle wind moving at 1m s-1. Assuming that Stokes' law applies, how much force does the wind apply to the ball? The radius of a cricket ball is 3.6 cm and the viscosity of air is 1.8x10-5 Pa s.

A hole is punched in a full milk carton, 10 cm below the top. What is the initial velocity of outflow?

A sphere of radius 1 cm and mass 100 g is sinking at a steady speed of 1 mm per second down through a fluid with viscosity of 300 Pa s. Assuming that Stokes' law applies, what is the density of the viscous fluid?

A Boeing 737 airliner has a mass of 20 000 kg and the total area of both wings (top or bottom) is 100 m². What is the pressure difference between the top and bottom surface of each wing when the airplane is in flight at a constant altitude?

A fountain sends water to a height of 100 metres. What must be the pressurisation (above atmospheric) of the water system? 1 ATM = 1.01 *105 N/m².

A sphere of radius 1 cm is moving through a vat of corn syrup, which has a viscosity of 1.4 Pa s. A force of 0.01 N is needed to keep it moving at a constant speed. What is the speed? You may assume that Stokes' law applies.

Water is flowing at 4.0 m/s in a circular pipe. If the diameter of the pipe decreases to 1/2 its former value, what is the velocity of the water downstream?

What is the net force inward acting on a spherical bathysphere of diameter 2.00 m at an ocean depth of 1000 m? (The pressure inside the bathysphere is, hopefully, 1 ATM.) $\rho$ (sea water) = 1.02 *103 kg/m3.

Water is sent from a firehose at 30.0 m/s at an angle of 30.0 $\degree$ above the horizontal. What is the maximum height reached by the water?

Air within the funnel of a large tornado may have a pressure of only 0.2 ATM. What is the approximate outward force on a (5 m * 10 m) wall if a tornado suddenly envelops the house? (1 ATM = 1.01*105 N/m².)

A sphere of radius 2 cm is moving at a speed of 1 mm per second through a fluid with viscosity of 1000 Pa s. Assuming that Stokes' law applies, what is the viscous force on the sphere?

A wind of velocity 10 m/s is blowing through a wind generator with blade radius 5.00 metres. What is the maximum power output if 30.0% of the wind's energy can be extracted? $\rho$ air = 1.25 kg/m3.

The siphon shown is used to transfer liquid from a higher level to a lower level. If the fluid is drawn up and is continuous through the tube, determine the velocity of flow of gasoline if the vertical distance from the liquid surface to the outlet is 1.0 m.

Quiz 14: Fluid Dynamics

How much power is theoretically available from a mass flow of 1000 kg/s of water when it falls a vertical distance of 100 metres?

The water level in a reservoir is maintained at a constant level. What is the exit velocity in an outlet pipe 3.0 m below the water surface?

Water pressurised to 3.5 * 105 Pa is flowing at 5.0 m/s in a horizontal pipe which contracts to 1/3 its former area. What are the pressure and velocity of the water after the contraction?

A venturi tube may be used as the inlet to an automobile carburettor. If the 2.0-cm diameter pipe narrows to a 1.0-cm diameter, what is the pressure drop in the constricted section for an airflow of 3.0 m/s in the 2.0-cm section? ( ρ\rhoρ = 1.2 kg/m3.)

The pressure inside a commercial airliner is maintained at 1 ATM (1.01*105 N/m2) . What is the outward force exerted on a 1.0 m * 2.0 m cabin door if the outside pressure (at 10 km height) is 0.3 ATM?

In a wind tunnel the pressure on the top surface of a model airplane wing is 8.8 *104 N/m and the pressure on the bottom surface is 9.0 * 104 N/m2. If the area of the top and bottom surfaces of each wing is 2.0 m2, what is the total lift on the model airplane?