Question Statement:
A thermocouple, mounted flush in an insulated flat surface in a supersonic laminar flow of
air measures the
Options:
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(A) static temperature.
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(B) temperature greater than static but less than total temperature.
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(C) total temperature.
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(D) temperature greater than total temperature.
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2018 Q.14)**
**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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