Induced velocity w at a point zz = zz1 along the lifting line can be calculated using the formula
ww(zz1) = - 1
4𝜋𝜋 ∫ ddΓ
ddzz
ss
-ss
1
zz-zz1
ddzz.
Given
Γ2
Γoo2 +
zz2
ss2 = 1, wherezz, Γoo and sare given in figure below.
For theabove semi-elliptic distribution of circulation, Γ, the downwash velocity at any point zz1,for
symmetric flight can be obtained as, ww(zz1) = Γoo
4𝜋𝜋ss [𝜋𝜋 + zz1II], where II = zz1 ∫ ddzz
�ss2-zz2�zz-zz1�
ss
-ss .
Which of the following options is correct if the induced drag is DDii (given ∫ �1 -
zz2
ss2
ss
-ss ddzz =
𝜋𝜋ss
2 )
(A)I=0 and DDii = 8𝜌𝜌Γoo
2
𝜋𝜋 (B)I= 1 and DDii = 8𝜌𝜌Γoo
2
𝜋𝜋
(C)I=0 and DDii = 𝜋𝜋𝜌𝜌Γoo
2
8 (D)I= 1 and DDii = 𝜋𝜋𝜌𝜌Γoo
2
8
Official Answer Key:
0.0
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2014 Q.36)**
**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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