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[#326] One horsepower is equal to

(A) 102 watts

(B) 75 watts

(C) 550 watts

(D) 735 watts

Correct Answer

(D) 735 watts

[#327] Practical fluids

(A) Are viscous

(B) Possess surface tension

(C) Are compressible

(D) Possess all the above properties

Correct Answer

(D) Possess all the above properties

[#328] By fitting an air vessel to the reciprocating pump, there is always a saving of work done and subsequently saving of power. The saving in case of a double acting reciprocating pump is

(A) 39.2%

(B) 48.8%

(C) 84.8%

(D) 88.4%

Correct Answer

(A) 39.2%

[#329] By fitting an air vessel to the reciprocating pump, there is always a saving of work done and subsequently saving of power. This saving in case of a single acting reciprocating pump is

(A) 39.2%

(B) 48.8%

(C) 84.8%

(D) 88.4%

Correct Answer

(C) 84.8%

[#330] For very high discharge at low pressure such as for flood control and irrigation applications, following type of pump is preferred

(A) Centrifugal

(B) Axial flow

(C) Reciprocating

(D) Mixed flow

Correct Answer

(B) Axial flow