Chemical Process Calculation Questions and Answers – Pressure and Hydrostatic…

This set of Chemical Process Calculation Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Pressure and Hydrostatic Head-III”.

1. If a pressure of 400 Pa acts on 20 m2 area, what is the value force?
a) 2 KN
b) 4 KN
c) 6KN
d) 8KN
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Answer: d
Explanation: Force = Pressure*Area.

2. Given that both liquid A and liquid B exert the same amount of pressure, what would be the height of column of liquid A if the density of liquid A is twice the density of liquid B and the height of column of liquid B is 10 cm?
a) 5 cm
b) 10 cm
c) 20 cm
d) None of the above
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Answer: a
Explanation: Dgh = Constant.

3. Atmospheric pressure is the pressure at a point due to the weight of the air above it.
Above given statement is
a) Incorrect
b) Correct
c) Partially correct
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: b
Explanation: Atmospheric pressure is the pressure at a point due to the weight of the air above it.
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4. 25 psia is equal to
a) 25.88 in Hg
b) 50.88 in Hg
c) 75.88 in Hg
d) 100.88 in Hg
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Answer: b
Explanation: 25 psia = (25*29.92)/14.7 = 50.88 Hg.

5. 40 psia equals
a) 175.64 kPa
b) 275.64 kPa
c) 375.64 kPa
d) 475.64 kPa
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Answer: b
Explanation: 40 psia = (40*101.3)/14.7.

6. 56 in Hg equals
a) 13.76 psia
b) 27.52 psia
c) 28.56 psia
d) 57.12 psia
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Answer: b
Explanation: 56 in Hg = (56*14.7)/29.92 = 27.52 psia.

7. 1 atm pressure equals to
a) 29.92 in Hg
b) 25.65 in Hg
c) 27.68 in Hg
d) 24.74 in Hg
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Answer: a
Explanation: 1 atm = 29.92 in Hg.
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8. 760 mm Hg equals
a) 33.94 ft H2O
b) 22.56 ft H2O
c) 11.24 ft H2O
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: 760 mm Hg = 1 atm = 33.94 ft H2O.

9. Piezometer is used for the pressure measurement of only _______
a) Solid
b) Liquid
c) Gas
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: b
Explanation: Piezometer is used for the pressure measurement of only liquid.
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10. If the open end manometer`s open end is closed and in the blank area there is vacuum. The manometer measures
a) Absolute pressure
b) Gauge pressure
c) Atmospheric pressure
d) Vacuum
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Answer: a
Explanation: If the open end manometer`s open end is closed and in the blank area there is vacuum. The manometer measures absolute pressure.

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