Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aerodynamics.

This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Aerodynamics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

What is the source of wave drag exerted on the supersonic airfoil?

A. Shock waves
B. Skin friction
C. Viscous boundary layer
D. Trailing vortex
Answer» B. Skin friction
2.

What happens to the coefficient of pressure in a supersonic flow for an increase in Mach number?

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains unaffected
D. First increases then decreases
Answer» C. Remains unaffected
3.

For supersonic flow, which differential equation is obtained for the linearized perturbation potential equation?

A. Elliptic partial differential equation
B. Hyperbolic differential equation
C. Parabolic differential equation
D. Linear differential equation
Answer» C. Parabolic differential equation
4.

What is the lift coefficient over a flat plate at an angle of attack of 3 degrees in a supersonic flow at Mach 4?

A. 0.0512
B. 0.0541
C. 0.0628
D. 0.0714
Answer» C. 0.0628
5.

Wave drag coefficient as derived from linearized theory is independent of the airfoil shape and thickness.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

According to lineralized theory, what is the formula for coefficient of lift over the a flat plate in a supersonic flow?

A. cl=\(\frac {4α}{\sqrt {M_∞^2-1}}\)
B. cl=\(\frac {4α^2}{\sqrt {M_∞^2-1}}\)
C. cl=\(\frac {4α}{\sqrt {M_∞^2+1}}\)
D. cl=\(\frac {4α^2}{\sqrt {M_∞^2+1}}\)
Answer» B. cl=\(\frac {4α^2}{\sqrt {M_∞^2-1}}\)
7.

The Cp value for supersonic airfoil surface which is inclined away from the freestream is positive.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

What is the value of Cp at the forward surface in a biconvex airfoil?

A. Zero
B. Positive
C. Negative
D. Infinite
Answer» C. Negative
9.

Which of these equations is used for computing the lift and wave drag over a supersonic airfoil?

A. Cp=\(\frac {2θ}{\sqrt {M_∞^2-1}}\)
B. Cp=\(\frac {2θ}{\sqrt {M_∞^2+1}}\)
C. Cp=\(\frac {\sqrt {M_∞^2-1}}{θ}\)
D. Cp=\(\frac {\sqrt {M_∞^2+1}}{θ}\)
Answer» B. Cp=\(\frac {2θ}{\sqrt {M_∞^2+1}}\)