Dr. Zainab M. Redha/Mr.

Mohammed Salman PICENG 111

Assignment 2
Chapter 2

Due date 23rd March. 2021

Total Mark 30
Q1. The equation for the depth of flow is given by:

𝑄 0.67
ℎ = 0.48𝐹 [ ]
𝐿

Where,
h= liquid crest height, in
F= dimensionless correction factor
Q= liquid flow rate, gal/min,
L=weir length, in

(1) What are the units associated with 0.48? [4]

(2) Convert the equation above to SI system so that Q can be introduced into the equation in the
units of m3/s and L and h in meters [6]

Q2. Is the equation below dimensionally homogeneous? Why? Are its units consistent? why?
[2]

𝑎
(𝑃 + ) (𝑉 − 𝑏) = 𝑛𝑅𝑇
𝑉2
Where,
P is in lbf/ft2
V is in m3
T is in K
n is in mol
R is in m3. Pa/(mol.K)
a is in Pa.m6
b is in m3

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Q3. Answer the following questions: [4]

1. The scientific notation of 0.00043200

2. Round off 119.357 to the tenths place

3. The measurement, 0.0020600 mole, has how many significant
digits
4. The measurement, 2.060 x 10 -3 coulombs, has how many
significant digits?
5. The measurement, 20600 molecules, has how many significant
digits?
6. Add the following three numbers and report your answer using
significant figures: 2.5 cm + 0.50 cm + 0.065 cm = ?
7. Subtract the following numbers and report your answer using
significant figures: 416 g – 21.1 g = ?

8. Multiply the following three numbers and report your answer to

the correct number of significant figures: 0.020 cm x 50 cm x 11.1
cm = ?

Q4. A quantity F varies with another quantity Q according to the formula

𝐹 2 = 𝑎𝑄3 − 𝑏

The following data are taken for F and Q

Q 2.00 4.00 6.00 8.00

F 1.52 5.75 10.80 16.72

Using Excel program answer the following questions

1. What plot would yield a straight line if the given equation is correct [2]
2. Use the data given to plot a straight line [2]
3. Calculate a and b [2]
4. Find the value of F when Q is 3 using two-point interpolation [2]
5. Use extrapolation to find the value of F when Q is 10 [2]

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Q5. Three temperature sensors are used to determine the temperature of air in a duct and the following
data obtained

Sensor A (C) 80 81 80 84 81 81 84
Sensor B (C) 81 85 83 86 81 85 80
Sensor C (C) 80 79 78 82 80 88 78

Using Excel program answer the following questions [4]

1. Calculate the mean and standard deviation of each data set

2. If the actual temperature to be 80.0C compare the three sensors in terms of precision and
accuracy. Show your justifications

Important Note: Do not use calculator for questions 4 and 5, perform all your calculations
using the equation function in excel spreadsheet