GATE AE 2025 • Q19 NAT • 1 Mark

Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics

Incompressible & Compressible Aerodynamics

Subtopic: Airfoil & Wing Theory

Question Statement:

A positively cambered airfoil is placed in a uniform flow (velocity, U∞) at its zero-lift angle of attack. M is the corresponding pitching moment. Which one of the following representations accurately describes this scenario? (A) (B) (C) (D)

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2025 Q.19)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**: This question pertains to **Incompressible & Compressible Aerodynamics** under *Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics* (1 Mark, NAT). **2. Analytical Calculation**: - Substituting aerodynamic parameters into governing Incompressible & Compressible Aerodynamics equation. **3. Final Answer**: Acceptable official numerical value is **0.0**.

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