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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

SESI:1: 2021/2022
DJJ20073 – FLUID MECHANICS
Total: /15
(PRE_QUIZ 1)
Name:................................................................ Reg Num:.................................................

PLO1: Apply knowledge of applied mathematics, applied science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering
specialisation as specified in DK1 to DK4 respectively to wide practical procedures and practices
CLO1: Explain the fundamentals of fluid
CLS1 : Knowledge & Understanding

Instructions:

1. Answer ALL questions.

2. 15 minutes assessment.

QUESTION 1
Identify and explain the differentces between Liquid and Gas phase. (C1)                                                                                              
 (5 marks)
State
Motion of
of Volume/Shape Density Compressibility Example
Molecules
Matter

Gas

Liquid

QUESTION 2
Explain the; (C2)
i. Gauge pressure ;

ii. Atmospheric pressure

(5 marks)

QUESTION 3
A bourdon pressure gauge attached to a boiler located at sea level shows a reading pressure 13.4 bar, if
atmospheric pressure is 1.05 bar, determine:

a). The Absolute pressure in kN/m2

b) The pressure head of water in m

(5 marks)
i. The absolute pressure in unit kN/m2

ii. The pressure head (h), of water in unit m