Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aerodynamics.

This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Aerodynamics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

In which of these conditions there’s no formation of shock wave inside a convergent – divergent nozzle?

A. Overexpanded
B. Underexpanded
C. Fully expanded
D. Fully underexpanded
Answer» D. Fully underexpanded
2.

Which of these conditions result in underexpanded nozzle?

A. Pe = Pa
B. Pe > Pa
C. Pe < Pa
D. Pe << Pa
Answer» C. Pe < Pa
3.

What happens to the mass flow rate if the reservoir pressure is doubled?

A. Doubled
B. Remains same
C. Becomes half
D. Becomes one – fourth
Answer» B. Remains same
4.

In case of the formation of shock in the divergent section of a C – D nozzle, the flow remains isentropic.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
5.

What is the exit Mach number if the convergent nozzle is choked?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 0.5
D. 1.5
Answer» C. 0.5
6.

Which of this conditions is necessary to achieve flow in a nozzle?

A. \(\frac {P_e}{P_0}\) < 1
B. \(\frac {P_e}{P_0}\) > 1
C. \(\frac {P_e}{P_0}\) = 1
D. \(\frac {P_e}{P_0}\) = 0
Answer» B. \(\frac {P_e}{P_0}\) > 1
7.

If the given conditions for a nozzle are P01 = 1 atm, Pe = 0.3143 atm, then what is the ratio of exit area to throat area?

A. 1.15
B. 1.5
C. 1.25
D. 1.115
Answer» E.
8.

For a nozzle with the following data \(\frac {A_e}{A_t}\) = 1.616, P01 = 1 atm, Pe = 0.947 atm, what is the the Mach number at the throat of the nozzle?

A. 0.25
B. 0.50
C. 0.75
D. 0.58
Answer» C. 0.75
9.

What happens in case of a choked flow?

A. When flow becomes supersonic at the throat
B. When flow is sonic and mass flow remains constant at the throat despite reducing exit pressure
C. When the exit pressure is reduced to a point where the flow becomes subsonic at throat
D. Normal shock is created at the inlet of the nozzle
Answer» C. When the exit pressure is reduced to a point where the flow becomes subsonic at throat
10.

The area – Mach number relation yields how many solution(s) for a given Mach number?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 0
Answer» C. 3
11.

In the area – Mach relation A < A* or A ≥ A*.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
12.

For a flow in a duct, what is Mach number a function of?

A. Local duct area to sonic throat area
B. Sonic throat area to local duct area
C. Local duct area to convergent duct area
D. Local duct area to divergent duct area
Answer» B. Sonic throat area to local duct area