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 a velocity potential?

A.
B.
C. <b>V</b>
D. ( <b>V</b>)
Answer» C. <b>V</b>
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 = VdV 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.
B. 2
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. .<b>V</b>
B. <b>V</b>
C. .<b>V</b><sup>2</sup>
D. ( .<b>V</b>) <b>V</b>
Answer» C. .<b>V</b><sup>2</sup>
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