(a) Define the following terms : Ideal fluids, Newtonian fluid, Ideal…

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(a) Define the following terms :

Ideal fluids, Newtonian fluid, Ideal plastic fluid, Bulk modulus of elasticity, Capillarity, Surface tension and Specific weight. (7)

(b) What is a manometer ? Describe single column manometer with a neat sketch. (6)

(c) A gauge indicates a pressure of $21.250 \text{ kN/m}^2$ vacuum. Compute the corresponding absolute pressure in (i) $\text{kN/m}^2$; (ii) meters of water.

The local barometric pressure is $700 \text{ mm}$ of mercury ($S = 13.6$). (7)

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