Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aerodynamics.

This section includes 11 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 the detrimental effect of high temperature hypersonic flow over a vehicle?

A. Communication blackout
B. Attitude problem
C. Altitude problem
D. Friction causing depletion of ablation
Answer» B. Attitude problem
2.

Which of these surfaces is used for reentry vehicles at hypersonic speed?

A. Aluminum
B. Carbon
C. Ablative surface
D. Copper
Answer» D. Copper
3.

What is viscous interaction?

A. Interaction between viscous flow and boundary layer
B. Interaction between inviscid flow and boundary layer
C. Interaction between shock wave and inviscid flow
D. Interaction between shock wave and viscous flow inside boundary layer
Answer» C. Interaction between shock wave and inviscid flow
4.

Hypersonic boundary layers grow more rapidly compared to subsonic and supersonic boundary layers.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

How does viscous dissipation affect temperature inside the boundary layer?

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. No change
D. First increases, then decreases
Answer» B. Decreases
6.

What is viscous dissipation?

A. Loss of kinetic energy due to viscous effect
B. Loss of potential energy due to viscous effect
C. Increase in kinetic energy due to increase in temperature
D. Frictional drag
Answer» B. Loss of potential energy due to viscous effect
7.

What is the entropy gradient at the nose region of a slender body at hypersonic flow?

A. Very high
B. Very low
C. Negligible
D. Infinity
Answer» B. Very low
8.

How is the shock over a blunt body at hypersonic speed?

A. Conical
B. Curved
C. Diamond
D. Oblique
Answer» C. Diamond
9.

In hypersonic flow, the shock waves often merge with the viscous boundary layer.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

How is the shock layer in case of hypersonic flow?

A. Thin
B. Thick
C. Non existent
D. Increases with increasing Mach number
Answer» B. Thick
11.

For which of these Mach numbers is flow considered to be hypersonic?

A. M < 1
B. M = 1
C. M > 5
D. 1 < M < 5
Answer» D. 1 < M < 5