QUESTION 1 [CLO1, C3] [10 MARKS]

An inverted differential manometer, when connected to two pipes A and B, gives the readings as shown
in figure below. Determine the pressure in the tube A, if the pressure in the pipe B be 50kPa.

Oil sg 0.85

QUESTION 2 [CLO1 ,C3] [10 MARKS]

Water flows at a rate 0.020 m3/s from reservoir A to reservoir B through three concrete pipes
(f = 0.035) connected in series, as shown in figure below. The length and diameter for each pipes as
given in table below. Find the difference between water surface elevation in the reservoirs. Consider all
minor losses.

Pipe Length (m) Diameter (mm)

Pipe 1000 160
1
Pipe 1600 200
2
Pipe 850 180
3

QUESTION 3 [CLO2 ,C3] [20 MARKS]

An object as shown in figure below has specific gravity 0.55 floating in water. Find the
metacentric height and the type of equilibrium.