If there is a supersonic flow over a blunt edge, then the detached shock is observed. Where is the oblique shock observed in the detached shock?

A)
On the blunt edge point
B)
Far away from the edge
C)
Just above the blunt edge point
D)
Near the trailing edge of the section

Correct Answer :   Just above the blunt edge point

Explanation : In a detached shock, the normal shock is observed on the blunt edge and then slowly loses strength and becomes an oblique shock just above the edge point. Finally the detached shock becomes a Mach line far away from the edge.

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If there is a supersonic flow over a blunt edge, then the detached shock is observed. Where is the oblique shock observed in the detached shock?
A)
On the blunt edge point
B)
Far away from the edge
C)
Just above the blunt edge point
D)
Near the trailing edge of the section

Correct Answer : Option (C) :   Just above the blunt edge point

Explanation : In a detached shock, the normal shock is observed on the blunt edge and then slowly loses strength and becomes an oblique shock just above the edge point. Finally the detached shock becomes a Mach line far away from the edge.

What is true about the flow properties above and below the discontinuity?
A)
The pressure on both sides are different
B)
The pressure on both sides are equal
C)
The flow direction of both sides are different
D)
The density and temperature are the same on both the sides

Correct Answer : Option (B) :   The pressure on both sides are equal

Explanation : On either side of the discontinuity the flow direction needs to be same. The pressure is also same on both sides as the flow is not turning.

What is the shape of the pressure curve on the upper surface of a thin diamond wedge airfoil at zero angle of attack?
A)
Pressure increases and becomes constant
B)
Pressure decrease follows a parabolic path
C)
Pressure decreases linearly in a straight line
D)
Pressure increases instantly and becomes constant, and then suddenly becomes negative and becomes constant

Correct Answer : Option (D) :   Pressure increases instantly and becomes constant, and then suddenly becomes negative and becomes constant

Explanation : According to shock expansion theory, shock wave interactions determine the aerodynamic loads on the surface of the airfoil. Oblique shock and expansion waves decrease and increase the pressure respectively.

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