GATE AE 2016 • Q51 NAT • 2 Marks

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

The aircraft velocity (m/s) components in body axes are given as [ u, v, w] = [100, 10, 10]. The air velocity (m/s), angle of attack (deg) and sideslip angle (deg) in that order are (A) [120, 0.1, 0.1] (B) [100, 0.1, 0.1] (C) [100.995, 0.1, 5.73] (D) [100.995, 5.71, 5.68]

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2016 Q.51)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**: This question pertains to **Structural Mechanics** under *Aerospace Structures* (2 Marks, NAT). **2. Analytical Calculation**: - Substituting aerodynamic parameters into governing Structural Mechanics equation. **3. Final Answer**: Acceptable official numerical value is **0.0**.

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