GATE AE 2026 • Q30 MCQ • 1 Mark

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

A flow is steady, inviscid and one-dimensional, with no shaft work or body forces. Which of the following is/are possible under the given conditions?

Options:

  • (A) Oblique shocks
  • (B) Sound propagation
  • (C) Rayleigh flow
  • (D) Fanno flow

Official Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2026 Q.30)** **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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