GATE AE 2012 • Q40 NAT • 2 Marks

Propulsion

Air-Breathing & Rocket Propulsion

Subtopic: Engine Thermodynamic Cycles

Question Statement:

The stagnation temperatures at the inlet and exit of a combustion chamber are 600 K and 1200 K, respectively. If the heating value of the fuel is 44 MJ/kg and specific heat at constant pressure for air and hot gases are 1.005 kJ/kg.K and 1.147 kJ/kg.K respectively, the fuel-to-air ratio is (A) 0.0018 (B) 0.018 (C) 0.18 (D) 1.18

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2012 Q.40)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**: This question pertains to **Air-Breathing & Rocket Propulsion** under *Propulsion* (2 Marks, NAT). **2. Analytical Calculation**: - Substituting aerodynamic parameters into governing Air-Breathing & Rocket Propulsion equation. **3. Final Answer**: Acceptable official numerical value is **0.0**.

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