Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aerodynamics.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Aerodynamics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

For low rotor solidity, profile drag increases.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

What is rotor polar?

A. Plot of power coefficient as a function of thrust coefficient
B. Plot of thrust coefficient as a function of power coefficient
C. Plot of power coefficient as a function of lift coefficient
D. Plot of power coefficient as a function of drag coefficient
Answer» B. Plot of thrust coefficient as a function of power coefficient
3.

What is the inflow ratio for hovering?

A. 1-1.5
B. 0.05-0.07
C. 0.6-1
D. 0.01-0.05
Answer» C. 0.6-1
4.

What is the formula for the helix angle?

A. Φ=tan-1\(\frac {V_0}{V_E}\)
B. Φ=sin-1\(\frac {V_0}{V_E}\)
C. Φ=cos-1\(\frac {V_0}{V_E}\)
D. Φ=tan-1\(\frac {V_E}{V_0}\)
Answer» B. Φ=sin-1\(\frac {V_0}{V_E}\)
5.

Why is blade element theory preferred over momentum theory for designing a propeller?

A. Assumes flow inside stream tube as constant
B. Neglects span wise flow
C. Model thrust lag
D. Account for varying blade geometry
Answer» E.
6.

How does the blade element theory treat the airfoil as?

A. One-dimensional
B. Two-dimensional
C. Three-dimensional
D. One complete body
Answer» C. Three-dimensional
7.

When is the blade element theory applicable?

A. When solidity is much greater than 1
B. When solidity is much lesser than 1
C. When solidity is equal to 1
D. When solidity is equal to 0
Answer» C. When solidity is equal to 1
8.

How many times is the angular velocity of flow behind airscrew compared to that of angular velocity in plane of airscrew?

A. Same
B. Twice
C. Thrice
D. Four times
Answer» C. Thrice
9.

The bound and trailing vortex cancel out each other in the plane of the airscrew blade.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
10.

Which shape is traced by the trailing vortex at the tip of the airscrew blade?

A. Helix
B. Solenoid
C. Circle
D. Sine curve
Answer» B. Solenoid
11.

What is the blade element theory used for?

A. Predict performance of airscrew airfoil
B. Predict performance of wind turbine
C. Predict performance of supersonic airfoil
D. Predict performance of flat plate
Answer» B. Predict performance of wind turbine