Aeronautics Supersonic Flow and Shockwaves Quiz

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What is the focus of MLO 2?

Evaluating the need for engaging in life-long learning

Calculating and measuring parameters involving supersonic flow (correct)

Utilizing the effects of shockwaves

Differentiating types of shockwaves

Which CLO emphasizes the need for critical thinking skills?

CLO 4

CLO 3 (correct)

CLO 2

CLO 1

What is the main focus of TLO 1?

Interpreting the effects of shockwaves

Explaining supersonic flow to an object (correct)

Distinguishing types of shockwaves

Evaluating the need for engaging in life-long learning

Which topic is covered on page 11 of the content?

Effect of shockwaves Signup and view all the answers

What is the key focus of CLO 5 for aircraft/avionics maintenance technology students?

Professionalism and excellence in aviation work expertise Signup and view all the answers

Which CLO emphasizes the ability to engage in life-long learning?

CLO 4 Signup and view all the answers

What causes the sound coming from an airplane?

The air being disturbed as the airplane moves through it Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the sound energy when the speed of the airplane reaches the speed of sound?

It attaches itself to the wing leading and trailing edges Signup and view all the answers

What is heard when shock waves reach the ground and cross the path of a person?

Sonic boom Signup and view all the answers

What happens when an aircraft approaches the speed of sound?

The airflow behind the shock wave breaks up into a turbulent wake Signup and view all the answers

How does air act at supersonic speeds?

The airflow behind the shock wave breaks up into a turbulent wake Signup and view all the answers

What happens when an airplane exceeds the speed of sound?

A shock wave forms just ahead of the wing's leading edge Signup and view all the answers

What results in a single force that pushes the wing up and back?

Higher pressure behind a shock wave and lower pressure behind an expansion wave Signup and view all the answers

What changes sharply and abruptly as air flows through a shock wave?

Air pressure Signup and view all the answers

What forms when a wing is tilted upward at supersonic speeds?

Shock wave below its leading edge and expansion wave above it Signup and view all the answers

What is created as an airplane plows through the air at supersonic speeds?

Shock wave Signup and view all the answers

What were sharply encountered by the first airplanes approaching the speed of sound?

Unexpected conditions Signup and view all the answers

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