6 Questions
What is the main purpose of the Buckingham π Theorem in process calculation?
To find the number of dimensionless groups in a problem
The Rayleigh method is used to determine the dimensionless groups in a problem.
False
What is the fundamental principle behind dimensional consistency?
The principle of dimensional consistency states that the dimensions of the terms on both sides of an equation must be the same.
The unit of a physical quantity is a combination of _______ and a numerical value.
dimension
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Dimension = A fundamental characteristic of a physical quantity Unit = A standard reference for measurement Dimensionless group = A group of quantities without units Buckingham π Theorem = A method to find the units of a physical quantity
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of chemical engineering?
Dimensional consistency
Study Notes
Process Calculation in GATE Chemical Engineering
- The subject comprises of several topics, including Buckingham π Theorem, Rayleigh method, Units and Dimensions, Dimensionless groups, and dimensional consistency.
- The fundamentals of chemical engineering are also a key part of this subject.
- The topics are highly relevant for GATE chemical engineering examinations.
Question Types and Format
- The question paper consists of 81 highly innovative and challenging mathematical problems.
- The questions are divided into three types: multiple choice, multi-selective, and numerical answer type.
- There are 27 questions of each type.
- In multiple choice questions, only one option is correct out of four.
- In multi-selective questions, one or more options can be correct.
- In numerical answer type questions, no options are provided, and the answer needs to be reported in the nearest integer or floating-point number.
- The correct answers are provided at the end of the question paper.
Test your math skills with this challenging quiz featuring highly innovative numerical problems, including multiple choice, multi-select, and numerical answer type questions.
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