UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

What is the wave velocity for a uniform train of wave beyond the storm centre for a wave length of 20 m in 14 m deep water ?

A 5.5 m/s

B 11.2 m/s

C 4.5 m/s

D 9 m/s

ANS:C - 4.5 m/s

The correct answer should be option A.

v2 = g x wavelength/2 x π