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 lift distribution goes to zero at the tips for the finite wings.

A. False
B. True
C. Only true for elliptical wings
D. Only true for rectangular wing
Answer» C. Only true for elliptical wings
2.

Having a different zero angle of attack along span-wise locations is termed as______

A. Washout
B. Geometric twist
C. Aerodynamic twist
D. Washin
Answer» D. Washin
3.

If the geometric angle of attack is higher at the tip than the root, it is called as ______

A. Washout
B. Geometric twist
C. Aerodynamic twist
D. Washin
Answer» E.
4.

A condition in which the wing has different values of α along the span is called as ______

A. Washout
B. Geometric twist
C. Aerodynamic twist
D. Washin
Answer» C. Aerodynamic twist
5.

The incorrect statement regarding Helmholtz theorems is____

A. Valid for all inviscid flows
B. Γ remains constant along vortex filament
C. Describes vortex behavior
D. Vortex filament forms a closed loop or extends till the boundaries of the fluid
Answer» B. Γ remains constant along vortex filament
6.

Identify the correct expression for the induced velocity by a semi-infinite vortex filament at a point.(Where symbols have their usual meaning)

A. V=\(\frac {\Gamma }{4h}\)
B. V=\(\frac {\Gamma }{2h}\)
C. V=\(\frac {\Gamma }{2\pi h}\)
D. V=\(\frac {\Gamma }{4\pi h}\)
Answer» E.
7.

The velocity induced by an infinite vortex filament, with strength Γ at some point is correctly given as______ (r, h are the distance and height to the point respectively).

A. V=\(\frac {\Gamma }{2\pi h}\)
B. V=\(\frac {\Gamma }{2\pi r}\)
C. V=\(\frac {\Gamma }{2h}\)
D. V=\(\frac {\Gamma }{2r}\)
Answer» B. V=\(\frac {\Gamma }{2\pi r}\)
8.

Select the incorrect statement regarding the terminology used in the study of incompressible flow over finite wings.

A. Induced drag is finite
B. Circulation is constant
C. Downwash is absent
D. Vorticity induces velocity
Answer» D. Vorticity induces velocity
9.

Biot-Savart law can be used to describe inviscid, incompressible flows.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

Which is the incorrect analogyout of the following regarding Biot-Savart law?

A. Induced velocity: Magnetic induction
B. Vortex Filament: Current-carrying Wire
C. Vorticity: Velocity
D. Aerodynamics: Electromagnetism
Answer» D. Aerodynamics: Electromagnetism
11.

A curved vortex filament does not exist.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
12.

In Biot-Savart law, the circulation taken about any path enclosing the vortex filament is____

A. Constant
B. Depends on the local strength
C. Zero
D. Path-dependent
Answer» B. Depends on the local strength