Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aircraft Performance.

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

1.

According to ISA atmospheric model what is the value of datum atmospheric pressure in N/m2?

A. 101325
B. 101335
C. 101336
D. 101326
Answer» B. 101335
2.

Regions of low pressure, cyclones and high pressure, anti-cyclones are formed by effects of convection currents in the atmosphere.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

At the equator the mean seasonal variation is small and the mean temperature is high whereas at the poles the mean seasonal variation is large and the mean temperature is low.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

The ratio of specific heats (γ) of air is _________

A. 1.6
B. 1.7
C. 1.4
D. 1.8
Answer» D. 1.8
5.

What is the value of characteristic gas constant(R) in Nm/kg-K?

A. 287.05287
B. 2.8705287
C. 2870.5287
D. 2.8705287
Answer» B. 2.8705287
6.

What are the percentages of nitrogen, oxygen, argon and carbon dioxide in atmosphere?

A. 78%, 21%, 0.9%, 0.03%
B. 75%, 24%, 0.7%, 0.03%
C. 71%, 28%, 0.9%, 0.04%
D. 75%, 24%, 0.9%, 0.05%
Answer» B. 75%, 24%, 0.7%, 0.03%
7.

Which of the following holds a correct relation between pressure, temperature and altitude?

A. Pressure increases, temperature decreases, altitude increases
B. Pressure decreases, temperature decreases, altitude increases
C. Pressure decreases, temperature increases, altitude increases
D. Pressure decreases, temperature decreases, altitude decreases
Answer» C. Pressure decreases, temperature increases, altitude increases
8.

What is meant by Coriolis force?

A. An earth force that tends to deflect the moving objects on earth
B. An earth force that tends to vary the temperature
C. An earth force that tends to vary the pressure
D. An earth force that tends to vary the gravitational force
Answer» B. An earth force that tends to vary the temperature
9.

Which of the following is the major reason for the global atmosphere pressure distribution?

A. Convective air flow
B. Conductive air flow
C. Radiation air flow
D. Conductive and radiation air flow
Answer» B. Conductive air flow
10.

Between the poles and the equator the mean global temperature roughly follows a sine curve.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
11.

What is the ideal gas equation?

A. P=nRT
B. PV=nRT
C. PV=ρRT
D. Pρ=RT
Answer» C. PV=ρRT