GATE AE 2018 • Q42 NAT • 2 Marks

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

An aircraft with a gross weight of 2000 kg , has a speed of 130 m/s at sea level, where the conditions are: 1 atmosphere (pressure), 288 K (temperature), and 1.23 kg/m3 (density). The speed (in m/s) required by the aircraft at an altitude of 9000 m, where the conditions are: 0.31 atmosphere, 230 K, and 0. 47 kg/m3, to maintain a steady, level flight is ________ (accurate to two decimal places).

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2018 Q.42)** **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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