Question Statement:
In a closed-circuit supersonic wind tunnel, the c onvergent-divergent (C-D) nozzle and test section
are followed by a C-D diffuser to swallow the starting shock. Here, we should have the
Options:
- (A) diffuser throat larger than the nozzle throat and the shock located just at the diffuser throat.
- (B) diffuser throat larger than the nozzle throat and the shock located downstream of the diffuser throat.
- (C) diffuser throat of the same size as the nozzle throat and the shock located just at the diffuser throat.
- (D) diffuser throat of the same size as the nozzle throat and the shock located downstream of the diffuser throat. 2012 AEROSPACE ENGINEERING - AE AE 6/12