Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aerodynamics.

This section includes 14 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 is blade lock number?

A. Ratio of inertial and aerodynamic force
B. Ratio of aerodynamic and inertial force
C. Ratio of viscous force and aerodynamic force
D. Ratio of inertial force and viscous force
Answer» C. Ratio of viscous force and aerodynamic force
2.

What is the value of linear twist rate in general?

A. Zero
B. Positive
C. Negative
D. Infinite
Answer» D. Infinite
3.

What is the formula to compute the moment of inertia of the rotor blade about center of rotation?

A. Ib=\(\int _0 ^R\)mr2dr
B. Ib=\(\int _0 ^R\)mr3dr
C. Ib=\(\int _0 ^R \frac {m}{r^2}\)dr
D. Ib=\(\int _0 ^R \frac {m}{r^3}\)dr
Answer» B. Ib=\(\int _0 ^R\)mr3dr
4.

What is the azimuth angle of the rotor blade for a constant rotational speed?

A. 0
B. Ω
C. Ωt
D. 2Ωt
Answer» D. 2Ωt
5.

What are the components of rotor?

A. Mast
B. Hub
C. Blade
D. Shaft
Answer» E.
6.

Why are twin rotor configuration used?

A. To generate more lift
B. To counter torques
C. To generate pitching motion
D. To generate yaw motion
Answer» D. To generate yaw motion
7.

Teetering rotors have blade attached to hub without hinges which is attached to the shaft by the gimbal.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

What values of aspect ratio is generally used for helicopter rotor blades?

A. Zero
B. Low
C. High
D. One
Answer» D. One
9.

What is the rotor whose blades are attached to the hub with hinges called?

A. Teetering rotor
B. Articulated rotor
C. Hinge rotor
D. Flap and lag rotor
Answer» C. Hinge rotor
10.

How are the aerodynamic forces of the rotor controlled?

A. Feathering motion
B. Lag motion
C. Flap motion
D. Yaw motion
Answer» B. Lag motion
11.

What kind of motion is produced by the hinged blade which is lying in the plane of rotor disk?

A. Flap motion
B. Lag motion
C. Yaw motion
D. Roll motion
Answer» B. Lag motion
12.

Which of these has the lowest disk loading?

A. Quadcopter
B. Helicopter
C. Airplane
D. Cyclocopters
Answer» C. Airplane
13.

Why does helicopter have huge rotors?

A. Induced power is inversely proportional to rotor radius
B. Induced power is directly proportional to rotor radius
C. Wing loading is inversely proportional to rotor radius
D. Wing loading is directly proportional to rotor radius
Answer» B. Induced power is directly proportional to rotor radius
14.

What would an efficient vertical flight mean?

A. Low power loading
B. High lift
C. Less drag
D. Less pressure difference
Answer» B. High lift