GATE AE 2011 • Q65 MCQ • 2 Marks

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

It can be inferred from the passage that

Options:

  • (A) A cumulus cloud on the ground is called fog
  • (B) It is easy to predict the weather by studying clouds
  • (C) Clouds are generally of very different shapes, sizes and mass
  • (D) There are four basic cloud types: stratus, nimbus, cumulus and cirrus END OF THE QUESTION PAPER

Official Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2011 Q.65)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**: This question pertains to **Structural Mechanics** under *Aerospace Structures* (2 Marks, MCQ). **2. Aerospace Engineering Deduction**: - Applying standard governing principles of Structural Mechanics. - Option **(A)** matches the analytical derivation and official criteria. **3. Final Answer**: Correct Option is **(A)**.

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