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Rounding off to the nearest hundredths, determine the
area of a circle whose diameter is 10 inches.
A. 78.54 sq inches
B. 153.93 sq inches
C. 157.08 sq inches
D. 785.40 sq inches
A
When pumping in relay, the supplying pumper should
supply ___ pounds plus friction loss, but in no case should
engine pressure exceed ___ psi
,A. 10-250
B. 10-300
C. 20-250
D. 20-300
C
One gallon of water contains how many cubic inches?
A. 144
B. 231
C. 835
D. 926
B
For a given velocity of flow, the friction loss per hose is
approximately the same no matter what the pressure of
water may be.
,Friction loss is determined by the speed or velocity of the
water through the fire hose
A. The first statement is true, the second is false
B. The second statement is true, the first is false
C. Both are false
D. Both are true
C
Which of the following is a true statement?
A. Flow pressure is the pressure at a discharge opening
while water is flowing
B. Atmospheric pressure is the pressure remaining at the
source while water is flowing
C. Static pressure is the weight of air surrounding us and
, at sea level is 14.7 psi
D. Residual pressure is the pressure of water when
motionless or no hindering forces are affecting it as long
as it is not moving
A
When the compound gauge reads 15 inches of vacuum, to
what height will the water rise in the suction hose?
A. 11 ft
B. 13 ft
C. 17 ft
D. 21 ft
C
In the same size hose, friction loss varies approximately
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