Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aerodynamics.

This section includes 8 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 happens to the shock wave when the cone angle is less than the maximum cone angle?

A. Oblique shock formation does not occur
B. Shock wave becomes detached
C. Shock wave is attached to the cone
D. There is formation of normal shock wave
Answer» D. There is formation of normal shock wave
Discussion
2.

Where does the flow remain supersonic in a conical surface?

A. Between the oblique shock and the sonic line
B. Between the oblique shock and the conical surface
C. Between the sonic line and the conical surface
D. Flow is not supersonic beyond the oblique shock
Answer» B. Between the oblique shock and the conical surface
Discussion
3.

The flow is parallel behind the shock wave in a cone.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
4.

How are the streamlines for a conical flow behind a shock wave?

A. Parallel throughout
B. Curved at the beginning, parallel as surface tends to infinity
C. Curved till surface tends to infinity
D. Conical
Answer» C. Curved till surface tends to infinity
Discussion
5.

What is the relation between maximum allowed cone angle and wedge angle for attached shock wave?

A. (θmax)wedge = (θmax)cone
B. (θmax)wedge > (θmax)cone
C. (θmax)wedge < (θmax)cone
D. (θmax)wedge ≈ (θmax)cone
Answer» C. (θmax)wedge < (θmax)cone
Discussion
6.

The shock wave present on the cone is weaker than the one on the wedge for a particular angle.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
7.

Under which condition do we get the detached shock wave on a cone?

A. θc = θcmax
B. θc > θcmax
C. θc = 0
D. θc = infinty
Answer» C. θc = 0
Discussion
8.

For a given cone angle and freestream Mach number, how many oblique shock(s) is/are present?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
D. Infinity
Answer» C. 4
Discussion