Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aerodynamics.

This section includes 13 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Aerodynamics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

As a result of chemically reacting gas, which of these features differ compared to the ideal gas??

A. Pitching moment coefficient
B. Temperature
C. Drag
D. Lift
Answer» B. Temperature
2.

Which of these methods is not a local inclination method for computing pressure distribution?

A. Newtonian theory
B. Tangent wedge theory
C. Tangent cone theory
D. Oblique shock method
Answer» E.
3.

Newton’s theory gives much more accurate results for 2 – dimensional shapes.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

What is the pressure exerted by the incoming stream of particles on an inclined flat plate based on Newton’s theory?

A. \(\frac {F}{A}\) = ρV\(_∞^2\)sin2θ
B. \(\frac {F}{A}\) = ρV∞sin2θ
C. \(\frac {F}{A}\) = ρV\(_∞^2\)cos2θ
D. \(\frac {F}{A}\) = ρV\(_∞^2\)sinθ
Answer» B. \(\frac {F}{A}\) = ρV∞sin2θ
5.

Coefficient of drag over a sphere at hypersonic speed is dependent on the Mach number.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

What is the formula for coefficient of drag over a circular cylinder at hypersonic speed?

A. cd = \(\frac {D}{q_∞ S}\)
B. cd = \(\frac {D}{2q_∞ S}\)
C. cd = \(\frac {2D}{q_∞ S}\)
D. cd = Dq∞S
Answer» B. cd = \(\frac {D}{2q_∞ S}\)
7.

At what angle does the coefficient of lift over a flat plate become maximum?

A. 66.6 deg
B. 54.7 deg
C. 33.3 deg
D. 90 deg
Answer» C. 33.3 deg
8.

According to Newton’s theory, what happens to the lift to drag value with decreasing angle of attack of a flat plate?

A. Remains same
B. Increase monotonically
C. Decreases parabolically
D. Becomes zero with maximum angle of attack
Answer» C. Decreases parabolically
9.

According to the Newtonian model for fluid flow, what is the coefficient of pressure at the rear of the surface while free stream flows horizontally towards it?

A. One
B. Zero
C. Infinity
D. 0.5
Answer» C. Infinity
10.

According to the Newtonian theory, which of these is preserved after the impact of the incident particles?

A. Normal momentum
B. Tangential momentum
C. Normal velocity
D. Tangential velocity
Answer» C. Normal velocity
11.

What is the relation according to the Newton’s theory for hypersonic problems?

A. Cp = 2sinθ
B. Cp = 2sin2θ
C. Cp = cosθ
D. Cp = 2sinθcosθ
Answer» C. Cp = cosθ
12.

Newton theory is applicable for which of these flows?

A. Subsonic flow
B. Supersonic flow
C. Transonic flow
D. Hypersonic flow
Answer» E.
13.

What is a Newtonian theory used for?

A. Finding lift coefficient over blunt body
B. Finding pressure coefficient over blunt body
C. Finding drag coefficient over sharp wedge
D. Finding pressure coefficient over cone
Answer» C. Finding drag coefficient over sharp wedge