GATE AE 2011 • Q44 NAT • 2 Marks

Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics

Incompressible & Compressible Aerodynamics

Subtopic: Airfoil & Wing Theory

Question Statement:

(A) 2.00 (B) 1.76 (C) 2.83 (D) 3.14 M1, p1, T1  M2 Consider a steady two dimensional zero-pressure grad ient lami nar flow of air over a flat plate as shown below. The free stream conditions are U ∞ = 100 ms -1, ρ∞ = 1.2 kg m -3, p ∞ = 1 atm and kg m -1s-1. The ratio of displacement thic kness to momentum thickness of the boundary layer at a distance of 2 m from the leading edge is 510 8 . 1   

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2011 Q.44)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**: This question pertains to **Incompressible & Compressible Aerodynamics** under *Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics* (2 Marks, 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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