Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aircraft Performance.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Aircraft Performance knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following is the correct equation for the Prandtl-Glauert factor?

A. β=\(\sqrt{1-M^2}\)
B. β=\(\sqrt{1-M}\)
C. β=\(\sqrt{M^2-1}\)
D. β=\(\sqrt{1+M^2}\)
Answer» B. β=\(\sqrt{1-M}\)
2.

The drag polar curve is parabolic in shape for subsonic performance aircrafts.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

What is overall drag force?

A. The sum of drag force, zero-lift drag, lift-dependent drag and volume dependent wave drag
B. The sum of lift-dependent drag and volume dependent wave drag
C. The sum of drag force, lift-dependent drag and volume dependent wave drag
D. The sum of drag force, zero-lift drag and lift-dependent drag
Answer» B. The sum of lift-dependent drag and volume dependent wave drag
4.

The total drag is the sum of pressure drag and induced drag.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

The lift-dependent drag is reduced with the reduction in total drag.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6.

The minimum drag speed determines the best operating speeds of aircraft with thrust producing engines.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

Which of the following is the correct equation for minimum speed drag?

A. Vemd=\(\sqrt[3]{\frac{ZW^2}{Y}}\)
B. Vemd=\(\sqrt[4]{\frac{ZW^2}{Y}}\)
C. Vemd=\(\sqrt[4]{\frac{ZW^2}{Y^2}}\)
D. Vemd=\(\sqrt[3]{\frac{ZW^2}{Y^2}}\)
Answer» C. Vemd=\(\sqrt[4]{\frac{ZW^2}{Y^2}}\)
8.

Which of the following is correct equation?

A. D=YVee+\(\frac{ZW^2}{V^2_e}\)
B. CD=CDz-KCL2
C. D=Dz-Di
D. Vemd=\(\sqrt[3]{\frac{ZW^2}{Y}}\)
Answer» B. CD=CDz-KCL2
9.

What is the correct expression for pressure drag?

A. \(\frac{ZW^2}{V^2_e}\)
B. YVe2
C. \(\frac{ZW^2}{V_e}\)
D. YVe
Answer» C. \(\frac{ZW^2}{V_e}\)
10.

What is the correct expression for induced drag?

A. \(\frac{ZW^2}{V^2_e}\)
B. YVe2
C. \(\frac{ZW^2}{V_e}\)
D. YVe
Answer» B. YVe2