GATE AE 2014 • Q36 NAT • 2 Marks

Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics

Incompressible & Compressible Aerodynamics

Subtopic: Airfoil & Wing Theory

Question Statement:

Induced velocity w at a point zz = zz1 along the lifting line can be calculated using the formula ww(zz1) = - 1 4𝜋𝜋 ∫ ddΓ ddzz ss -ss 1 zz-zz1 ddzz. Given Γ2 Γoo2 + zz2 ss2 = 1, wherezz, Γoo and sare given in figure below. For theabove semi-elliptic distribution of circulation, Γ, the downwash velocity at any point zz1,for symmetric flight can be obtained as, ww(zz1) = Γoo 4𝜋𝜋ss [𝜋𝜋 + zz1II], where II = zz1 ∫ ddzz �ss2-zz2�zz-zz1� ss -ss . Which of the following options is correct if the induced drag is DDii (given ∫ �1 - zz2 ss2 ss -ss ddzz = 𝜋𝜋ss 2 ) (A)I=0 and DDii = 8𝜌𝜌Γoo 2 𝜋𝜋 (B)I= 1 and DDii = 8𝜌𝜌Γoo 2 𝜋𝜋 (C)I=0 and DDii = 𝜋𝜋𝜌𝜌Γoo 2 8 (D)I= 1 and DDii = 𝜋𝜋𝜌𝜌Γoo 2 8

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2014 Q.36)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**: This question pertains to **Incompressible & Compressible Aerodynamics** under *Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics* (2 Marks, 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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