End of Semester Examination: Fluid Mechanics 230

Semester 1 - 2011

Please note following with regard to the above paper:

• The format of the paper (questions A1, A2 & A3 in Part A, questions B1, B2
& B3 in Part B) is identical to last year’s exam paper – see FLECS for last
year’s paper and model solution.
• The duration of the examination is 2 hours with an additional 10 minutes
reading time at the start.
• Students have to attempt TWO (2) questions out the three questions in Part
A and attempt TWO (2) questions out the three questions in Part B; i.e. a
total of FOUR (4) questions (hence allocate 30 minutes per question).
• All questions carry equal marks. Questions can be answered in any sequence.
There is no penalty for answering more than the required number of questions;
but only the best two in each of Parts A and B will be counted.
• This is a Closed Book Exam. No external material will be permitted.
• Each of Parts A and B has a formula sheet at its end. (See last year’s paper on
WebCT for details.)
• Begin each question on a new page of the answer booklet. Write down the
question number (as a numeral NOT in words) at the top of the page.
• Students are required to bring and are only permitted to use the Scientific
Calculator issued and used in your EFY studies.
• Writing should be in ink to aid its legibility rather than in pencil.
• Questions in the paper may cover topics from throughout the unit (including
those tested in the mid-semester test). Skills and knowledge gained from the
laboratory mark will be assumed and can be examined. The tutorial sheets
give an excellent feel for the range, type and depth of topic to be examined.
• To receive full marks, students need to demonstrate fundamental application
skills with all appropriate logical steps in their answers. While numerical
accuracy is also important for most questions, a high priority is placed on the
logical build up of a solution.
• Units must be mentioned where parametric values are computed or obtained.
• Underline and clearly indicate answers obtained along with units.
• Attempt Parts (a), (b), (c) etc. of a question in the sequence it is asked.
• Time manage yourself when answering and be cautious not to over-spend time
on a single problem.
• Do not write unnecessary statements for explanation. See model solutions
provided for tutorials and past exam papers for the required depth of logical
statements.
• Attempt questions/problems that you find easiest first and then move on to the
others.
• READ the question carefully so as to answer what is being asked, NOT a
memorised solution to a problem from the tutorials, lecture notes or previous
examination papers.

Best of Luck with your examinations in Semester 1 2011

Prepared by A.D. Lucey strongly based upon a document by Professor Tilak Chandratilleke