Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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The product of mass and acceleration of flowing liquid is called
Correct Answer: Option A — Inertia force
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Inertia force is the correct answer to “The product of mass and acceleration of flowing liquid is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 2 of 40
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Which of the following turbine is preferred for 0 to 25 m head of water?
Correct Answer: Option B — Kaplan turbine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kaplan turbine is the correct answer to “Which of the following turbine is preferred for 0 to 25 m head of water”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 3 of 40
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The force present in a moving liquid is
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “The force present in a moving liquid is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 4 of 40
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The flow in a pipe or channel is said to be non-uniform when
Correct Answer: Option B — The liquid particles at different sections have different velocities
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The liquid particles at different sections have different velocities is the correct answer to “The flow in a pipe or channel is said to be non-uniform when”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 5 of 40
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The discharge of a depressed nappe is 6 to 7 percent __________ that of a free nappe.
Correct Answer: Option B — More than
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More than is the correct answer to “The discharge of a depressed nappe is 6 to 7 percent __________ that of a free nappe.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 6 of 40
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Power required to drive a centrifugal pump is directly proportional to _________ of its impeller.
Correct Answer: Option D — Fourth power of diameter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fourth power of diameter is the correct answer to “Power required to drive a centrifugal pump is directly proportional to _________ of its impeller.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 7 of 40
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Which of the following is an example of laminar flow?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “Which of the following is an example of laminar flow”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 8 of 40
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According to Newton's law of viscosity, the shear stress on a layer of a fluid is __________ to the rate of shear strain.
Correct Answer: Option B — Directly proportional
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Directly proportional is the correct answer to “According to Newton's law of viscosity, the shear stress on a layer of a fluid is __________ to the rate of shear strain.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 9 of 40
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The torque required to overcome viscous resistance of a footstep bearing is (where $$\mu $$ = Viscosity of the oil, N = Speed of the shaft, R = Radius of the shaft and t = Thickness of the oil film)
Correct Answer: Option D — $$\frac{{\mu {\pi ^2}{\text{N}}{{\text{R}}^4}}}{{60{\text{t}}}}$$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$$\frac{{\mu {\pi ^2}{\text{N}}{{\text{R}}^4}}}{{60{\text{t}}}}$$ is the correct answer to “The torque required to overcome viscous resistance of a footstep bearing is (where $$\mu $$ = Viscosity of the oil, N = Speed of the shaft, R = Radius of the shaft and t = Thickness of the oil film)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 10 of 40
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A glass tube of smaller diameter is used while performing an experiment for the capillary rise of water because
Correct Answer: Option A — It is easier to see through the glass tube
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It is easier to see through the glass tube is the correct answer to “A glass tube of smaller diameter is used while performing an experiment for the capillary rise of water because”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 11 of 40
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The angle of taper on draft tube is
Correct Answer: Option D — Less than 8°
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Less than 8° is the correct answer to “The angle of taper on draft tube is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 12 of 40
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The working of which of the following hydraulic units is based on Pascal's law?
Correct Answer: Option D — Hydraulic press
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Hydraulic press is the correct answer to “The working of which of the following hydraulic units is based on Pascal's law”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 13 of 40
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A flow in which each liquid particle has a definite path, and the paths of individual particles do not cross each other, is called
Correct Answer: Option C — Streamline flow
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Streamline flow is the correct answer to “A flow in which each liquid particle has a definite path, and the paths of individual particles do not cross each other, is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 14 of 40
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A double overhung Pelton wheel has
Correct Answer: Option B — Two runners
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Two runners is the correct answer to “A double overhung Pelton wheel has”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 15 of 40
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A compound pipe of diameter d 1 , d 2 and d 3 having lengths $${l_1},\,{l_2}$$ and $${l_3}$$ is to be replaced by an equivalent pipe of uniform diameter d and of the same length $$l$$ as that of the compound pipe. The size of the equivalent pipe is given by
$$\frac{l}{{{{\text{d}}^5}}} = \frac{{{l_1}}}{{{\text{d}}_1^5}} + \frac{{{l_2}}}{{{\text{d}}_2^5}} + \frac{{{l_3}}}{{{\text{d}}_3^5}}$$ is the correct answer to “A compound pipe of diameter d 1 , d 2 and d 3 having lengths $${l_1},\,{l_2}$$ and $${l_3}$$ is to be replaced by an equivalent pipe of uniform diameter d and of the same length $$l$$ as that of the compound pipe. The size of the equivalent pipe is given by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 16 of 40
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Air vessels in reciprocating pump are used to
Correct Answer: Option B — Reduce acceleration to minimum
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Reduce acceleration to minimum is the correct answer to “Air vessels in reciprocating pump are used to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 17 of 40
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The optimum value of vane exit angle for a centrifugal pump impeller is
Correct Answer: Option B — 20-25°
Detailed Academic Explanation:
20-25° is the correct answer to “The optimum value of vane exit angle for a centrifugal pump impeller is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 18 of 40
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The specific speed (N s ) of a centrifugal pump is given by
Correct Answer: Option B — $$\frac{{{\text{N}}\sqrt {\text{Q}} }}{{{{\text{H}}^{\frac{3}{4}}}}}$$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$$\frac{{{\text{N}}\sqrt {\text{Q}} }}{{{{\text{H}}^{\frac{3}{4}}}}}$$ is the correct answer to “The specific speed (N s ) of a centrifugal pump is given by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 19 of 40
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In an outward flow reaction turbine
Correct Answer: Option B — The water enters at the centre of the wheel and then flows towards the outer periphery of the wheel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The water enters at the centre of the wheel and then flows towards the outer periphery of the wheel is the correct answer to “In an outward flow reaction turbine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 20 of 40
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In an inward flow reaction turbine
Correct Answer: Option C — The water enters the wheel at the outer periphery and then flows towards the center of the wheel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The water enters the wheel at the outer periphery and then flows towards the center of the wheel is the correct answer to “In an inward flow reaction turbine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 21 of 40
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If a pump is handling water and is discharging a certain flow Q at a constant total dynamic head requiring a definite B.H.P., the same pump when handling a liquid of specific gravity 0.75 and viscosity nearly same as of water, the horse power required will be
Correct Answer: Option B — 0.75 B.H.P
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.75 B.H.P is the correct answer to “If a pump is handling water and is discharging a certain flow Q at a constant total dynamic head requiring a definite B.H.P., the same pump when handling a liquid of specific gravity 0.75 and viscosity nearly same as of water, the horse power required will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 22 of 40
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The efficiency of jet propulsion for a ship with inlet orifices at right angles to the direction of motion of ship is given by
Correct Answer: Option A — $$\frac{{2\left( {{{\text{V}}_{\text{r}}} - {\text{v}}} \right){\text{v}}}}{{{\text{V}}_{\text{r}}^2}}$$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$$\frac{{2\left( {{{\text{V}}_{\text{r}}} - {\text{v}}} \right){\text{v}}}}{{{\text{V}}_{\text{r}}^2}}$$ is the correct answer to “The efficiency of jet propulsion for a ship with inlet orifices at right angles to the direction of motion of ship is given by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 23 of 40
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A glass tube of small diameter (d) is dipped in fluid. The height of rise or fall in the tube given by (where w = Specific weight of liquid, $$\alpha $$ = Angle of contact of the liquid surface and $$\sigma $$ = Surface tension)
Correct Answer: Option C — $$\frac{{4\sigma \cos \alpha }}{{{\text{wd}}}}$$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$$\frac{{4\sigma \cos \alpha }}{{{\text{wd}}}}$$ is the correct answer to “A glass tube of small diameter (d) is dipped in fluid. The height of rise or fall in the tube given by (where w = Specific weight of liquid, $$\alpha $$ = Angle of contact of the liquid surface and $$\sigma $$ = Surface tension)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 24 of 40
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The viscosity of water is __________ than that of mercury.
Correct Answer: Option A — Higher
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Higher is the correct answer to “The viscosity of water is __________ than that of mercury.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 25 of 40
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The specific speed from 160 to 500 r.p.m. of a centrifugal pump indicates that the pump is
Correct Answer: Option D — High speed with axial flow at outlet
Detailed Academic Explanation:
High speed with axial flow at outlet is the correct answer to “The specific speed from 160 to 500 r.p.m. of a centrifugal pump indicates that the pump is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 26 of 40
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The total pressure force on a plane area is equal to the area multiplied by the intensity of pressure at the Centroid, if
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The total pressure force on a plane area is equal to the area multiplied by the intensity of pressure at the Centroid, if”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 27 of 40
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In a centrifugal pump casing, the flow of water leaving the impeller, is
Correct Answer: Option C — Free vortex motion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Free vortex motion is the correct answer to “In a centrifugal pump casing, the flow of water leaving the impeller, is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 28 of 40
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The flow ratio of Francis turbine is defined as the ratio of the
Correct Answer: Option A — Velocity of flow at inlet to the theoretical jet velocity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Velocity of flow at inlet to the theoretical jet velocity is the correct answer to “The flow ratio of Francis turbine is defined as the ratio of the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 29 of 40
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The jet ratio is defined as the ratio of the
Correct Answer: Option C — Diameter of Pelton wheel to the diameter of jet
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Diameter of Pelton wheel to the diameter of jet is the correct answer to “The jet ratio is defined as the ratio of the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 30 of 40
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The centrifugal pump preferred for a specific speed between 80 to 160 r.p.m. is
Correct Answer: Option D — High speed with mixed flow at outlet
Detailed Academic Explanation:
High speed with mixed flow at outlet is the correct answer to “The centrifugal pump preferred for a specific speed between 80 to 160 r.p.m. is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 31 of 40
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Which of the following pump is successfully used for lifting water to the turbines?
Correct Answer: Option C — Jet pump
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jet pump is the correct answer to “Which of the following pump is successfully used for lifting water to the turbines”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 32 of 40
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Which of the following statement is correct as regard to water wheels?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following statement is correct as regard to water wheels”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 33 of 40
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The kinematic viscosity is the
Correct Answer: Option A — Ratio of absolute viscosity to the density of the liquid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ratio of absolute viscosity to the density of the liquid is the correct answer to “The kinematic viscosity is the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 34 of 40
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The viscosity of water at 20°C is
Correct Answer: Option D — One centipoise
Detailed Academic Explanation:
One centipoise is the correct answer to “The viscosity of water at 20°C is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 35 of 40
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A vertically immersed surface is shown in the below figure. The distance of its centre of pressure from the water surface is
$$\frac{{{{\text{d}}^2}}}{{12\overline {\text{x}} }} + \overline {\text{x}} $$ is the correct answer to “A vertically immersed surface is shown in the below figure. The distance of its centre of pressure from the water surface is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 36 of 40
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The sheet of water flowing over a notch or a weir is known as
Correct Answer: Option B — Nappe or vein
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nappe or vein is the correct answer to “The sheet of water flowing over a notch or a weir is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 37 of 40
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When the water level on the downstream side of a weir is above the top surface of a weir, the weir is known as
Correct Answer: Option D — Submerged weir
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Submerged weir is the correct answer to “When the water level on the downstream side of a weir is above the top surface of a weir, the weir is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 38 of 40
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Kinematic similarity is said to exist between the model and the prototype, if both of them
Correct Answer: Option A — Have identical velocities
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Have identical velocities is the correct answer to “Kinematic similarity is said to exist between the model and the prototype, if both of them”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 39 of 40
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Dynamic similarity is said to exist between the model and the prototype, if both of them
Correct Answer: Option D — None of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
None of the above is the correct answer to “Dynamic similarity is said to exist between the model and the prototype, if both of them”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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Question 40 of 40
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Geometric similarity is said to exist between the model and the prototype, if both of them
Correct Answer: Option C — Are identical in shape, but differ only in size
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Are identical in shape, but differ only in size is the correct answer to “Geometric similarity is said to exist between the model and the prototype, if both of them”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Hydraulics And Fluid Mechanics In Me.
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