Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics in ME
A jet of water is striking at the centre of a curved vane moving with a uniform velocity in the direction of jet. For the maximum efficiency, the vane velocity is ________ of the jet velocity

One-half
One-third
Two-third
Three-fourth

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Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics in ME
The function of guide vanes in a reaction turbine is to

Allow the water to flow over them, without forming eddies
Allow the required quantity of water to enter the turbine
All of the listed here
Allow the water to enter the runner without shock

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Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics in ME
When an ideal fluid flows past a sphere

highest intensity of pressure occurs around the circumference at right angles to flow
lowest pressure intensity occurs at front stagnation point
total drag is zero
lowest pressure intensity occurs at rear stagnation point

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