Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aerodynamics.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Aerodynamics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

How is local velocity of sound related to the Riemann invariants?

A. a = \(\frac {γ – 1}{4}\)(J+ + J–)
B. u = \(\frac {γ – 1}{4}\)(J+ J–)
C. a = \(\frac {γ – 1}{4}\)(J+ – J–)
D. a = γ – 1(J+ – J–)
Answer» D. a = γ – 1(J+ – J–)
2.

If the Riemann variants are known, how can we compute the mass – motion velocity u?

A. \(\frac {J_++J_-}{2}\)
B. \(\frac {J_+-J_-}{2}\)
C. \(\frac {J_+×J_-}{3}\)
D. \(\frac {J_+×J_-}{6}\)
Answer» B. \(\frac {J_+-J_-}{2}\)
3.

What is the Riemann invariant for C+ characteristic line?

A. J+ = u + ∫\(\frac {dp}{ρa}\) = constant
B. J+ = u – ∫\(\frac {dp}{ρa}\) = constant
C. J+ = u + \(\frac {dp}{ρa}\)
D. J+ = u – \(\frac {dp}{ρa}\)
Answer» B. J+ = u – ∫\(\frac {dp}{ρa}\) = constant
4.

Riemann invariants are obtained by differentiating the compatibility equations for the characteristic lines.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
5.

What is the slope for C– characteristic line?

A. u + a
B. u – a
C. ua
D. \(\frac {u}{a}\)
Answer» C. ua
6.

Which of these is the compatibility equation along C+ characteristic line?

A. du + \(\frac {dp}{ρa}\) = 0
B. du – \(\frac {dp}{ρa}\) = 0
C. \(\frac {dpu}{ρa}\) = 0
D. \(\frac {du}{ρa}\) = 0
Answer» B. du – \(\frac {dp}{ρa}\) = 0
7.

Which of these is not a property of finite wave?

A. The perturbations are large
B. Wave shape changes
C. Linear equations are used to govern the flow variables
D. Wave propagates with added local speed and speed of sound
Answer» D. Wave propagates with added local speed and speed of sound
8.

What is the region in a finite wave called where density increases?

A. Compression region
B. Expansion region
C. Linearized region
D. Propagating region
Answer» B. Expansion region
9.

Finite wave’s properties such as density, velocity are a function of distance.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

What are finite waves?

A. Waves with large perturbations
B. Sound waves
C. Weak waves
D. Waves with small temperature fluctuations
Answer» B. Sound waves