Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aerodynamics.

This section includes 12 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 leads to shear stress between the adjacent layers of fluid inside the boundary layer adjacent to the surface?

A. Aerodynamics drag
B. Viscosity
C. Pressure drag
D. Wave drag
Answer» C. Pressure drag
2.

What is the equation for momentum thickness?

A. <sup>*</sup> = ( int_0^ frac {u}{U_e} big [ )1 ( big ( frac {u}{U_e} big )^2 big ] )dy
B. <sup>*</sup> = ( int_0^ frac {u}{U_e} big [ )1 ( frac {u}{U_e} big ] )dy
C. <sup>*</sup> = ( int_0^ big [ )1 ( frac {u}{U_e} big ] )dy
D. <sup>*</sup> = ( int_0^ frac {u}{U_e} big [ )1 + ( frac {u}{U_e} big ] )dy
Answer» C. <sup>*</sup> = ( int_0^ big [ )1 ( frac {u}{U_e} big ] )dy
3.

What is the value of kinetic energy thickness?

A. <sup>**</sup> = ( int_0^ frac {u}{U_e} big [ )1 ( big ( frac {u}{U_e} big )^2 big ] )dy
B. <sup>**</sup> = ( int_0^ frac {u}{U_e} big [ )1 ( frac {u}{U_e} big ] )dy
C. <sup>**</sup> = ( int_0^ big [ )1 ( frac {u}{U_e} big ] )dy
D. <sup>**</sup> = ( int_0^ frac {u}{U_e} big [ )1 + ( frac {u}{U_e} big ] )dy
Answer» B. <sup>**</sup> = ( int_0^ frac {u}{U_e} big [ )1 ( frac {u}{U_e} big ] )dy
4.

When the Reynolds number approaches infinity, what happens to the boundary layer thickness?

A. Approaches infinity
B. Approaches zero
C. Approaches once
D. Remains same
Answer» C. Approaches once
5.

When there s flow over a flat plate, there s laminar boundary layer at the leading edge followed by turbulent boundary layer.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6.

According to the y momentum equation, how does the pressure vary inside the boundary layer normal in the direction normal to the surface?

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains constant
D. First increases then decreases
Answer» D. First increases then decreases
7.

Which of these relations is applicable for turbulent and laminar boundary layer?

A. <sub>T<sub>turbulent</sub></sub> &lt; <sub>T<sub>laminar</sub></sub>
B. <sub>T<sub>turbulent</sub></sub> = <sub>T<sub>laminar</sub></sub>
C. <sub>turbulent</sub> &lt; <sub>laminar</sub>
D. <sub>turbulent</sub> &gt; <sub>laminar</sub>
Answer» E.
8.

The displacement thickness is the distance by which, due to the presence of the boundary layer, the flow streamline is displaced.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
9.

In which case are the velocity and thermal boundary layer equal?

A. Pr = 0
B. Pr = 1
C. Pr &gt; 1
D. Pr &lt; 1
Answer» C. Pr &gt; 1
10.

What is the thermal boundary layer?

A. T = 0.90T<sub>e</sub>
B. T = 0.89T<sub>e</sub>
C. T = 0.99T<sub>e</sub>
D. T = 0.97T<sub>e</sub>
Answer» D. T = 0.97T<sub>e</sub>
11.

How is the boundary layer thickness defined? (ue is the outer edge velocity)

A. u = 0.99u<sub>e</sub>
B. u = 0.89u<sub>e</sub>
C. u = 0.90u<sub>e</sub>
D. u = 0.50u<sub>e</sub>
Answer» B. u = 0.89u<sub>e</sub>
12.

Which of these is not a property of boundary layer?

A. No slip condition at the surface
B. Temperature of fluid at the surface is equal to wall temperature
C. Flow velocity increases along y direction
D. Thermal boundary layer is equal to velocity boundary layer
Answer» E.