Aerodynamics MCQs

Q1. What does Bernoulli’s principle explain in aerodynamics?

Q2. Which force opposes the forward motion of an aircraft?

Q3. The angle between the chord line of a wing and the oncoming airflow is called:

Q4. What happens when an aircraft exceeds its critical angle of attack?

Q5. Which component of drag is caused by the production of lift?

Q6. In level flight, lift must balance which force?

Q7. Which aerodynamic surface primarily controls roll motion?

Q8. Mach number is defined as:

Q9. Which type of boundary layer has less skin friction but is prone to separation?

Q10. The downward deflection of exhaust gases to generate lift in VTOL aircraft is called:

Q11. Which aerodynamic force acts through the center of pressure?

Q12. What is the effect of increasing wing aspect ratio?

Q13. Which control surface controls yaw motion of an aircraft?

Q14. Supersonic shock waves form when:

Q15. The Coanda effect in aerodynamics refers to:

Q16. Which of the following reduces parasite drag?

Q17. Lift-to-drag ratio is a measure of:

Q18. What is wake turbulence primarily caused by?

Q19. Which aerodynamic device delays boundary layer separation?

Q20. What is the function of flaps during takeoff and landing?