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GATE 2023 MT – Question 37

Transport Phenomena and Rate Processes · Dimensional analysis · 2 marks · Multiple choice

Match transport processes with their relationships.

Column I:

P. Molecular momentum transport

Q. Molecular mass transport

R. Molecular energy transport

S. Radiation energy transport

Column II:

1. Stefan–Boltzmann law

2. Newton’s law of viscosity

3. Fick’s law

4. Fourier law

  1. P – 2, Q – 3, R – 4, S – 1
  2. P – 4, Q – 3, R – 2, S – 1
  3. P – 3, Q – 1, R – 4, S – 2
  4. P – 2, Q – 1, R – 4, S – 3

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Correct answer: (A) P – 2, Q – 3, R – 4, S – 1

Explanation

Newton’s viscosity law describes molecular momentum transfer (P2). Fick’s law describes molecular mass transfer (Q3), Fourier’s law conduction (R4), and Stefan–Boltzmann radiation (S1).

Therefore **A**.