Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aerodynamics.

This section includes 5 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 Rayleigh Pitot tube formula does not relate which of these quantities to the others?

A. Pitot pressure
B. Free-stream static pressure
C. Free-stream Mach number
D. Upstream flow velocity
Answer» C. Free-stream Mach number
Discussion
2.

For supersonic compression flows, there is a bow shock formed at the mouth of the Pitot tube.

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
Discussion
3.

For subsonic compressible flow, which of these is not required to be measured separately to find the velocity of flow?

A. Stagnation pressure
B. Static pressure
C. Mach number
D. Free-stream of sound
Answer» D. Free-stream of sound
Discussion
4.

For compressible flow also, we can calculate velocity with the Pitot and static pressure found.

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

The definition of stagnation pressure can help us calculate the velocity of sound for an incompressible flow. What else do we need for the calculation?

A. Ambient temperature
B. Total pressure
C. Static velocity
D. Static pressure
Answer» E.
Discussion