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.

The characteristic Mach number and Mach number are related. Which of these is not correct?

A. M=1, M*=1
B. M<1, M*<1
C. M<1, M*<1
D. M , M* 0
Answer» E.
2.

The characteristic Mach number is constant for a given value of temperature and gamma.

A. False
B. True
Answer» B. True
3.

10.The properties of a flow with subscript * denotes M=1. Which of these is the correct ratio for a flow with gamma= 1.4?

A. ( frac {T^*}{T_0} )=0.528
B. ( frac {P^*}{P_0} )=0.833
C. ( frac { rho ^*}{ rho_0} )=0.634
D. Data inadequate
Answer» D. Data inadequate
4.

The definitions of P0 and 0 involve______

A. Isothermal compression
B. Isentropic compression
C. Adiabatic compression
D. Any process gives the same value
Answer» C. Adiabatic compression
5.

For a calorically perfect gas, the ratio of stagnation to static temperature depends upon_______

A.
B. , M
C. M
D. R, M
Answer» C. M
6.

Select the incorrect statement for the properties concerned with a flow.

A. a* and a<sub>0</sub> are constant at a point
B. a* and a<sub>0</sub> are constant along the streamline for an adiabatic, inviscid, steady flow
C. a* and a<sub>0</sub> are constant along the entire flow for an adiabatic, inviscid, steady flow
D. a* and a<sub>0</sub> are related but not equal
Answer» D. a* and a<sub>0</sub> are related but not equal
7.

The incorrect relation for properties associated with the flow, for a point in the flow where the speed of sound is a, is_______

A. ( frac { gamma +1}{2( gamma -1)} ) a<sup>*2</sup>= ( frac {a_0^2}{ gamma -1} ) const
B. ( frac { gamma +1}{2( gamma -1)} ) a<sup>*2</sup>=const
C. ( frac {a_0^2}{ gamma -1} )=const
D. ( frac { gamma +1}{2( gamma -1)} ) a<sup>*2</sup>= ( frac {a_0^2}{ gamma -1} )=const
Answer» B. ( frac { gamma +1}{2( gamma -1)} ) a<sup>*2</sup>=const
8.

The correct statement for a point where the speed of sound is a, is_______

A. a* is the stagnation speed of sound
B. a* is the maximum speed of sound
C. a<sub>0</sub> is the characteristic speed of sound
D. a<sub>0</sub> is the stagnation speed of sound
Answer» E.
9.

Which is not the correct reason for sound of speed being higher in helium than in air at the same temperature?

A. for helium is higher than air
B. Gas constant is same for both
C. Helium is lighter than air
D. R for helium is much larger than for air
Answer» C. Helium is lighter than air
10.

The isothermal compressibility is given as___________

A. Same as isentropic compressibility
B. ( frac {1}{p} )
C. ( frac {1}{ gamma p} )
D. ( frac { rho }{p} )
Answer» C. ( frac {1}{ gamma p} )
11.

For a perfect gas, if we half the density, keeping the temperature same the speed of sound changes. This is due to the change in pressure.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
12.

For a non-perfect gas, if we double the pressure while keeping the temperature same, the speed of sound remains the same.

A. False
B. True
Answer» B. True