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.

Where is the application of method of characteristics?

A. Optimizing the wing
B. Designing the compressor
C. Designing contour of nozzle
D. Optimizing the shape of the fuselage
Answer» D. Optimizing the shape of the fuselage
2.

Method of characteristics is applicable for which of these flows?

A. Inviscid, subsonic flow
B. Steady, supersonic flow
C. Unsteady, subsonic flow
D. Unsteady supersonic flow
Answer» C. Unsteady, subsonic flow
3.

What is the cause of truncation error in numerical solution?

A. Neglecting higher order terms
B. Rounding number to significant figure
C. Solving nonlinear equation
D. Incoherent boundary conditions
Answer» B. Rounding number to significant figure
4.

Which grid is used to find the flow field properties using finite difference solutions?

A. Rectangular grid
B. Non rectangular grid
C. Square grid
D. Circular grid
Answer» B. Non rectangular grid
5.

The Riemann invariants are constant along the characteristic line.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6.

What is the slope of the right running wave characteristic equation?

A. u + a
B. u a
C. 2u
D. 2a
Answer» B. u a
7.

Which of these is the compatibility equation along C characteristic line?

A. du + ( frac {dp}{ a} ) = 0
B. du ( frac {dp}{ a} ) = 0
C. ( frac {dpu}{ a} ) = 0
D. ( frac {du}{ a} ) = 0
Answer» C. ( frac {dpu}{ a} ) = 0
8.

What causes round off error in numerical solution?

A. Finite grid points
B. Rounding number to a significant figure
C. Solving nonlinear equation
D. Incoherent boundary conditions
Answer» C. Solving nonlinear equation
9.

The numerical solution results in certain amount of truncation error.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

Which of these methods is employed to find solution using method of characteristics?

A. Taylor series
B. Fourier series
C. McLaurin series
D. Laurent series
Answer» B. Fourier series
11.

For which of these flows is methods of characteristics limited to?

A. Inviscid flow
B. Viscous flow
C. One dimensional flow
D. Quasi two dimensional flow
Answer» B. Viscous flow