Hydrometer Analysis Quiz

Hydrometer Analysis Quiz

12th Grade

7 Qs

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Hydrometer Analysis Quiz

Hydrometer Analysis Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Engineering

12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Umair Ali

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following factors primarily affects the sedimentation rate of soil particles during a hydrometer test?

Color of the soil particles

Shape of the container

Particle size and specific gravity

Temperature of the laboratory

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Why is temperature correction important in hydrometer analysis?

To compensate for changes in sample mass

To adjust for the density variation of the dispersing solution

To align with the standard pressure conditions

To account for variations in soil porosity

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

In a hydrometer test, the relationship between particle size and sedimentation time is based on which principle?

Bernoulli's theorem

Stokes' law

Darcy's law

Pascal's principle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of using a dispersing agent in hydrometer analysis?

To increase the sedimentation rate

To prevent particles from settling too quickly

To separate particles by neutralizing cohesive forces

To change the color of the suspension for better visibility

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the significance of hydrometer readings taken at specific time intervals?

They represent the specific gravity of the soil particles

They determine the velocity of settling particles

They measure the concentration of particles in suspension

They indicate the initial moisture content of the soil sample

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The correction applied for meniscus in hydrometer readings accounts for:

The curvature of the liquid surface due to surface tension

The viscosity of the suspension

The specific gravity of the soil particles

The initial height of the suspension

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which soil fraction is typically analyzed using hydrometer analysis?

Gravel and coarse sand

Sand and silt

Silt and clay

All soil fractions