GATE AE 2011 • Q46 NAT • 2 Marks

Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics

Incompressible & Compressible Aerodynamics

Subtopic: Airfoil & Wing Theory

Question Statement:

(A) P,Q (B) Q,R (C) R,S (D) P,S Consider flow over a thin aerofoil at Mach number, M ∞ = 0.5 at an angle of attack, . Using the Prandtl-Glauert rule for compressibility correction, the formula for lift coefficient, cl, can be written as

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2011 Q.46)** **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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