What is the temperature measured by a probe on the exterior of a moving aircraft?

A)
Static temperature
B)
Constant temperature
C)
Stagnation temperature
D)
Free stream temperature

Correct Answer :   Stagnation temperature


Explanation : The temperature measured by the temperature probe on the exterior of a moving aircraft is called the stagnation temperature. It is always higher than the static temperature due to the heating effects of compressing air at higher speeds.