Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aerodynamics.

This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Aerodynamics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The linearized pressure distribution for Mach number greater than 5 matches the coefficient of pressure derived from the exact shock theory.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

Which of these assumptions is not made while formulating the linearized supersonic flow?

A. Thin sharp edged airfoil
B. Large camber
C. Two – dimensional flow
D. Small angle of attack
Answer» C. Two – dimensional flow
3.

For a thin airfoil kept at a supersonic flow of Mach number 3 at an inclination of 2 degrees, what is the coefficient of pressure?

A. 0.47
B. 1.51
C. 1.78
D. 2.83
Answer» E.
4.

For a biconvex airfoil, what sign convention is used for the value of θ while computing the coefficient of pressure?

A. Positive for forward and negative for rearward surface
B. Positive for upper and negative for lower surface
C. Positive for rearward and negative for forward surface
D. Positive for lower and negative for upper surface
Answer» B. Positive for upper and negative for lower surface
5.

Linearized equations give the exact results as obtained by the non – linear equations.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

What is the coefficient of lift according to the linearized theory over a flat plate kept at an inclination of 4 degrees having freestream Mach number of 3?

A. 0.0987
B. 1.231
C. 0.857
D. 1.362
Answer» B. 1.231
7.

For an airfoil kept at supersonic flow, how does the coefficient of pressure vary with an increase in Mach number?

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains same
D. First increases, then decreases
Answer» C. Remains same
8.

The linearized perturbation velocity potential equation for supersonic flow takes form of which of these partial differential equations?

A. Elliptic
B. Hyperbolic
C. Parabolic
D. Linear
Answer» C. Parabolic
9.

Which of these is the linearized perturbation velocity potential equation over a thin airfoil in a supersonic flow?

A. λ2(ϕxx + ϕyy) = 0
B. ϕxx + ϕyy = 0
C. λ2ϕxx + ϕyy = 0
D. λ2ϕxx + ϕxy = 0
Answer» D. λ2ϕxx + ϕxy = 0