Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aerodynamics.

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1.

When does embedded shock wave appear on the cone kept at an angle?

A. Angle of attack = half cone angle
B. Angle of attack > half cone angle
C. Angle of attack < half cone angle
D. Shock wave angle = 90 degrees
Answer» C. Angle of attack < half cone angle
Discussion
2.

What happens when the cross – flow velocity becomes supersonic?

A. Embedded shock waves on windward side
B. Embedded shock waves on the leeward side
C. Expansion shock waves on the windward side
D. Oblique shock waves on the leeward side
Answer» C. Expansion shock waves on the windward side
Discussion
3.

Which condition is to be met for occurrence of stagnation point on a conical surface at an angle of attack with free stream? (Vθ, Vϕ are cross flow velocities)a) Vθ + Vϕ = 1b) Vθ + Vϕ = 0c) Vθ2 + Vϕ2 = 0d) (Vθ + Vϕ)2 = 1 10 Flow over an elliptical cone at zero angle of attack, the fluid properties are a function of how many elements?

A. Vθ + Vϕ = 1b) Vθ + Vϕ = 0c) Vθ2 + Vϕ2 = 0d) (Vθ + Vϕ)2 = 1 10 Flow over an elliptical cone at zero angle of attack, the fluid properties are a function of how many elements?a) 1
B. Vθ + Vϕ = 0c) Vθ2 + Vϕ2 = 0d) (Vθ + Vϕ)2 = 1 10 Flow over an elliptical cone at zero angle of attack, the fluid properties are a function of how many elements?a) 1b) 2
C. Vθ2 + Vϕ2 = 0d) (Vθ + Vϕ)2 = 1 10 Flow over an elliptical cone at zero angle of attack, the fluid properties are a function of how many elements?a) 1b) 2c) 3
D. (Vθ + Vϕ)2 = 1 10 Flow over an elliptical cone at zero angle of attack, the fluid properties are a function of how many elements?a) 1b) 2c) 3d) 4View Answer
Answer» D. (Vθ + Vϕ)2 = 1 10 Flow over an elliptical cone at zero angle of attack, the fluid properties are a function of how many elements?a) 1b) 2c) 3d) 4View Answer
Discussion
4.

There is a large gradient of entropy near the surface of the cone.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
5.

When the angle of attack of the cone with free stream flow is greater than the shock wave angle where is the vortical singularity present?

A. On the windward surface
B. Away from the surface
C. Inside the conical surface
D. On the leeward surface
Answer» C. Inside the conical surface
Discussion
6.

Vortical singularity exists at which part of the conical surface?

A. Leeward surface
B. Windward surface
C. Axis of the cone
D. Vertex of the cone
Answer» C. Axis of the cone
Discussion
7.

For a cone at an angle of attack, what is the shock wave a function of?

A. Polar angle
B. Azimuth angle
C. Angle of attack
D. Conical ray distance
Answer» C. Angle of attack
Discussion
8.

Streamlines curl from the leeward to the windward surface along the conical surface when kept at an angle to the free stream.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
9.

How many variables is the flow field dependent on in case of flow over a cone at an angle of attack?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
Discussion
10.

When the right – circular cone is kept at an angle of attack to the free – stream, what is it considered to be?

A. One – dimensional
B. Two – dimensional
C. Three – dimensional
D. Four – dimensional
Answer» D. Four – dimensional
Discussion
11.

For a supersonic flow over a right – circular cone at zero angle of attack, what are the flow properties a function of?

A. Polar angle
B. Azimuth angle
C. Mach number
D. Conical ray distance
Answer» B. Azimuth angle
Discussion