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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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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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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Explanation: Atmospheric pressure is the pressure at a point due to the weight of the air above it.
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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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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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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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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Explanation: 1 atm = 29.92 in Hg.
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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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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Explanation: Piezometer is used for the pressure measurement of only liquid.
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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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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