Which nozzle is used in supersonic wind tunnel?

A)
Conical
B)
Divergent
C)
Convergent
D)
Convergent – Divergent

Correct Answer :   Convergent – Divergent


Explanation : Supersonic wind tunnel produces flow of Mach number above 1. This is achieved using convergent – divergent nozzle. This selection is based on area – velocity relation, according to which the subsonic flow accelerates in the convergent section to sonic speed after which the speed is further accelerated in the divergent section.