Aerospace Engineering Quiz

Which of the following equations represents Bernoulli's principle in fluid dynamics?

• P + \frac{1}{2} \rho v^2 + \rho gh = \text{constant}

• P + \rho v^2 + \frac{1}{2} \rho gh = \text{constant}

• P + \frac{1}{2} \rho v + \rho gh = \text{constant}

• P + \rho v + \frac{1}{2} \rho gh = \text{constant}

In structural analysis, which method is used to determine the internal forces in a statically determinate truss?

• Finite Element Method

• Method of Joints

• Method of Sections

• Euler's Method

What is the primary factor that affects the lift generated by an airfoil?

• Airfoil color

• Airfoil material

• Angle of attack

• Airfoil thickness

Which of the following is a fundamental assumption of the potential flow theory in fluid dynamics?

• The flow is compressible

• The flow is viscous

• The flow is irrotational

• The flow is turbulent

In structural analysis, what is the purpose of a shear force diagram?

• To show the distribution of axial forces

• To show the distribution of bending moments

• To show the distribution of shear forces

• To show the distribution of torsional forces

Which of the following is a consequence of the Kutta-Joukowski theorem in aerodynamics?

• Calculation of drag force

• Calculation of lift force

• Calculation of thrust force

• Calculation of weight force

In fluid dynamics, what is the Reynolds number used to predict?

• The compressibility of the fluid

• The viscosity of the fluid

• The transition from laminar to turbulent flow

• The density of the fluid

Which structural analysis technique is used to determine the deflection of beams?

• Finite Element Analysis

• Moment Distribution Method

• Slope-Deflection Method

• Euler-Bernoulli Beam Theory

What is the effect of increasing the camber of an airfoil on its aerodynamic performance?

• Decreases lift

• Increases drag

• Increases lift

• Decreases drag

In fluid dynamics, which equation is used to describe the conservation of mass in a fluid flow?

• Navier-Stokes equation

• Bernoulli's equation

• Continuity equation

• Euler's equation