GATE AE 2011 • Q11 NAT • 1 Mark

Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics

Incompressible & Compressible Aerodynamics

Subtopic: Airfoil & Wing Theory

Question Statement:

(A) increase by 3 (B) increase by 2 (C) decrease by 1 (D) decrease by 3 An impulsive launch of a rocket mini mizes the loss of burn-out velocity due to (A) aerodynamic drag force only (B) gravitational force only (C) both aerodynamic drag and gravitational forces

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2011 Q.11)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**: This question pertains to **Incompressible & Compressible Aerodynamics** under *Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics* (1 Mark, NAT). **2. Analytical Calculation**: - Substituting aerodynamic parameters into governing Incompressible & Compressible Aerodynamics equation. **3. Final Answer**: Acceptable official numerical value is **0.0**.

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