GATE AE 2024 • Q33 NAT • 1 Mark

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

An airplane experiences a net vertical ground reaction of 15000 N during landing. The weight of the airplane is 10000 N. The landing vertical load factor, defined as the ratio of inertial load to the weight of the aircraft, is __________ (rounded off to 1 decimal place).

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2024 Q.33)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**: This question pertains to **Structural Mechanics** under *Aerospace Structures* (1 Mark, 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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