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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 a velocity potential? |
A. | ∇ × ϕ |
B. | ∇ϕ |
C. | – ∇ × V |
D. | (∇ × V)ϕ |
Answer» C. – ∇ × V | |
2. |
According to d’Alember’s paradox, what happens when the flow over a body is irrotational? |
A. | Results in infinite drag |
B. | Results in zero drag |
C. | Results in formation of vortices behind the body |
D. | Results in body forces |
Answer» C. Results in formation of vortices behind the body | |
3. |
What is the value of angular velocity at a point on the solid surface outside the boundary layer where the velocity becomes equal to free stream velocity? |
A. | Infinite |
B. | One |
C. | Zero |
D. | 0.5 |
Answer» D. 0.5 | |
4. |
Which of these conditions is not met at a point for irrotational flow? |
A. | \(\frac {∂w}{∂y} = \frac {∂v}{∂z}\) |
B. | \(\frac {∂w}{∂x} = \frac {∂u}{∂z}\) |
C. | \(\frac {∂v}{∂x} = \frac {∂u}{∂z}\) |
D. | \(\frac {∂v}{∂x} = \frac {∂u}{∂y}\) |
Answer» D. \(\frac {∂v}{∂x} = \frac {∂u}{∂y}\) | |
5. |
According to Euler’s equation, what happens to the velocity of the inviscid flow if the pressure increases? |
A. | No change |
B. | Increases |
C. | Decreases |
D. | Becomes zero |
Answer» D. Becomes zero | |
6. |
The special form of Euler’s equation dp = – ρVdV is applicable for rotational flow. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
7. |
Which of these scenarios will lead to formation of vorticity? |
A. | Flow behind curved shock wave |
B. | Flow over a sharp wedge |
C. | Two – dimensional nozzle flow |
D. | Flow over a slender body |
Answer» B. Flow over a sharp wedge | |
8. |
What is the value of vorticity for a irrotational flow? |
A. | ω |
B. | 2ω |
C. | Zero |
D. | Infinite |
Answer» C. Zero | |
9. |
Vorticity is thrice as much as the angular velocity. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
10. |
Which of these equations represent vorticity? |
A. | ∇.V |
B. | ∇ × V |
C. | ∇.V2 |
D. | (∇.V) × V |
Answer» C. ∇.V2 | |
11. |
What happens to the flow which passes through a curved shock wave? |
A. | Creates vorticity downstream |
B. | Creates vorticity upstream |
C. | Flow passes by undisturbed |
D. | Flow moves parallel to the curves shock wave |
Answer» B. Creates vorticity upstream | |