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.

The quantity at a point in a subsonic flow where the element is speeded up to sonic velocity adiabatically is defined as_____

A. Static local temperature, T
B. Stagnation local temperature, T°
C. T*
D. Standard temperature
Answer» D. Standard temperature
2.

For an isentropic flow, consider two points 1 and 2 along the flow. Select the incorrect statement out of the following.

A. v1 = v2
B. ρo,1 = ρo,2
C. po,1 = po,2
D. ho,1 = ho,2
Answer» B. ρo,1 = ρo,2
3.

The total pressure and total density are present there only for an isentropic flow.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

The stagnation temperature To in case of an isentropic flow is the same as defined for the adiabatic flow.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

The total enthalpy in a general flow at point 1 is H1 and at point 2, which is downstream, is H2. Then __________

A. H1>H2 always
B. H2>H1 always
C. H1=H2 for general flow
D. H1=H2 for adiabatic flow
Answer» E.
6.

The total pressure and total temperature for a flow can only be talked about if the fluid particles are brought to rest by some means.

A. False
B. True
Answer» B. True
7.

For a steady, inviscid, adiabatic flow of a gas, the total temperate is constant along the flow.

A. True always
B. False always
C. True only for calorically perfect gas
D. False only for calorically perfect gas
Answer» D. False only for calorically perfect gas
8.

Select the incorrect statement if all the streamlines of the steady, inviscid, adiabatic flow originate from a common uniform freestream.

A. Stagnation enthalpy is same for each streamline
B. h0 is constant along the entire flow
C. h0 is not equal to the freestream value
D. h + V2 = h0 is energy equation per unit mass
Answer» D. h + V2 = h0 is energy equation per unit mass
9.

The constant h + V2/2 for an inviscid, adiabatic and a steady flow is equal to the stagnation enthalpy for the fluid.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

Which of these is not an assumption made when we derive the equation h + V2/2 = constant?

A. Inviscid flow
B. Steady flow
C. Adiabatic flow
D. Liquid flow
Answer» E.
11.

The stagnation pressure can be visualized as the pressure we feel when we ride along the gas molecules at the local flow velocity.

A. False
B. True
Answer» B. True
12.

The pressure which is a result of the random motion of the gas molecules is ______

A. Total Pressure
B. Stagnation Pressure
C. Dynamic Pressure
D. Static Pressure
Answer» E.