GATE AE 2013 • Q11 MCQ • 1 Mark

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

Which one of the following statements is NOT TRUE for a supersonic flow?

Options:

  • (A) Over a gradual expansion, entropy remains constant
  • (B) Over a sharp expansion corner, entropy can increase
  • (C) Over a gradual compression, entropy can remain constant
  • (D) Over a sharp compression corner, entropy increases

Official Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2013 Q.11)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**: This question pertains to **Structural Mechanics** under *Aerospace Structures* (1 Mark, 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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