Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aerodynamics.

This section includes 13 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 the coefficient of lift for an inviscid flow is over a flat plate as obtained from Newtonian theory?

A. cd = 2sin3α
B. cd = 2sin2α
C. cd = 2sin2αcosα
D. cd = sin2αcosα
Answer» D. cd = sin2αcosα
2.

What is the coefficient of pressure over the surface which is in shadow (no impact from the flow present)?

A. Zero
B. 1
C. 2
D. Infinite
Answer» B. 1
3.

In which direction does the streamline move downstream the shockwave in a hypersonic flow over a wedge?

A. Straight line
B. Parallel to the surface
C. No fixed direction
D. Perpendicular to the surface
Answer» C. No fixed direction
4.

The fluid flow in Newtonian theory is modelled as which of the following?

A. Stream of particles in rectilinear motion
B. Wave
C. Stream of particles in conic section
D. Particles moving in a random direction
Answer» B. Wave
5.

For which of these conditions was Newtonian law devised?

A. Force on a flat plate in hypersonic flow
B. Force on inclined plane in moving fluid
C. Force on curved airfoil in moving fluid
D. Force on flat plate in subsonic flow
Answer» C. Force on curved airfoil in moving fluid
6.

What is modified Newtonian pressure law?

A. Cp = Cp max sin2 θ
B. Cp = Cp max sin θ
C. Cp = Cp max cos2 θ
D. Cp = Cp max cos θ
Answer» B. Cp = Cp max sin θ
7.

What is the value of Cp at stagnation point for a hypersonic body?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. Infinite
Answer» D. Infinite
8.

For which angle θ (between tangential pressure and freestream) does maximum coefficient of pressure exist for a blunt body?

A. θ = 0
B. θ = π
C. θ = π/2
D. θ = 2π
Answer» D. θ = 2π
9.

What is the density behind the shock in hypersonic flow?

A. Zero
B. Infinite
C. \( \frac {γ + 1}{γ – 1}\)
D. \( \frac {γ – 1}{γ + 1}\)
Answer» C. \( \frac {γ + 1}{γ – 1}\)
10.

Which of these equations is Newton’s sine – squared law?

A. Cp = 2sin2 θ
B. Cp = sin2 θ
C. Cp = \( \frac {sin^2 θ}{2}\)
D. Cp = \( \frac {sin^2 θ}{4}\)
Answer» B. Cp = sin2 θ
11.

Newtonian theory is more accurate for two – dimensional bodies than three – dimensional bodies.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
12.

What are the limiting conditions for Newtonian theory?

A. M∞ → ∞
B. γ → ∞
C. M∞ → ∞, γ → 1
D. M∞ → 1, γ → ∞
Answer» D. M∞ → 1, γ → ∞
13.

What is the use of Newtonian theory?

A. Get pressure distribution over hypersonic body
B. Get pressure distribution over supersonic body
C. Get coefficient of drag over hypersonic body
D. Get coefficient of lift over hypersonic body
Answer» B. Get pressure distribution over supersonic body