Question Statement:
For inviscid, supersonic flow over a diamond shaped airfoil, shown in the figure, which statement is
correct among the following?
Options:
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(A) The airfoil will experience zero lift and positive drag force
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(B) The airfoil will experience positive lift and zero drag force
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(C) The airfoil will experience negative lift and zero drag force
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(D) The airfoil will experience positive lift and positive drag force
AE 1/11
AE (GATE 2014)
- AE
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2014 Q.7)**
**1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**:
This question pertains to **Verbal & Numerical Aptitude** under *General Aptitude* (2 Marks, MCQ).
**2. Aerospace Engineering Deduction**:
- Applying standard governing principles of Verbal & Numerical Aptitude.
- Option **(A)** matches the analytical derivation and official criteria.
**3. Final Answer**:
Correct Option is **(A)**.
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