UNIT I

FLUID STATICS : Dimensions and units: Physical properties of fluids - specific gravity, Viscosity
surface tension- vapour pressure and their influence on fluid motion-atmospheric gauge and vacuum pressure-
measurement of pressure-Piezometer,U-tube and differential manometers.


1. Define mass density, weight density,specific volume and specific gravity. (May2005)

2. Enunciate Newtons law of Viscosity. Explain the importance of viscosity in fluid motion.
( Nov2007)
3. State Newtons equation of viscosity and give examples of its application. (Feb2007,Feb2008,
Nov2006,Nov2007)
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4. With practical examples, explain the significance of saturation vapour pressure and surface tension.(
Mar2006)

5. Define surface tension. Prove that the relationship between surface tension and pressure inside a
droplet of liquid in excess of outside pressure is given by P = 4/d. ( Feb2008)

6. How does vapor pressure affect fluid flow.(Mar06,May05)

7. Define Pascals law.( Nov2005)

8. Describe with the help of neat sketches different types of manometers.( Nov2005)

9. Explain the working of a simple U-tube manometer. What are the advantages of this manometer over
a piezometer.( Nov2005)

10. What is the difference between gauge pressure and absolute pressure. Explain how negative gauge
pressure can be measured.( April/May2009)

11. Differentiate between simple manometers and differential manometers. Draw neat sketches of the
manometers and explain.(April/May2009)

12. Explain mechanical gauges.(April/May2009)

13. A piston 9.95cm diameter works in a cylinder 10cm diameter, 12cm long. The space between the two
is filled with a lubricating oil of viscosity 0.65 poise. Calculate the speed of the piston through the
cylinder under the action of an axial force of 5.0 N.(Nov2007/Nov2006)