Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aerodynamics.

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

1.

If a cone with half angle 30.2 degrees is kept in a flow at Mach number 3.5, then what is the value of Mach number downstream of the shockwave?

A. 1.110
B. 2.482
C. 1.648
D. 3.45
Answer» D. 3.45
2.

The flow properties remain constant in a conical flow over which of the following?

A. Ray from a vertex
B. Along the axis
C. Along the conical base
D. Interior of the conical surface
Answer» B. Along the axis
3.

What happens to the velocity downstream of the shock as the deflection angle increases?

A. Remains same
B. Increases
C. Decreases
D. Tends to infinity
Answer» D. Tends to infinity
4.

What information does the shock polar provide?

A. Oblique shock properties
B. Normal shock properties
C. Shock angle
D. Intensity of shock
Answer» B. Normal shock properties
5.

What is the shape of the shock wave formed over a cone in a supersonic flow?

A. Normal shock
B. Conical shock
C. Straight shock
D. Triangular shock
Answer» C. Straight shock
6.

What is the application of studying conical flow?

A. Re-entry shuttle
B. Boeing A 320
C. Flow over flat plate in wind tunnel
D. Hot air balloon
Answer» B. Boeing A 320
7.

For a wedge and cone of same half angle, the shock wave formed at the cone is weaker.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

3D relieving effect is a consequence of which of these flows?

A. Flow over a wedge
B. Flow over a flat plate
C. Flow over a cone
D. Flow over a flat plate kept at 90 degrees
Answer» D. Flow over a flat plate kept at 90 degrees
9.

The flow stream behind the shock in a conical flow is parallel to the conical surface.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
10.

Conical flow is an example of which of these flows?

A. Axisymmetric flow
B. Two dimensional flow
C. Flow symmetrical about x z plane
D. One dimensional flow
Answer» B. Two dimensional flow