GATE AE 2022 • Q45 MCQ • 2 Marks

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

For a conventional airplane in straight, level, constant velocity flight condition, which of the following condition(s) is/are possible on Euler angles (𝜙, 𝜃, 𝜓), angle of attack (𝛼) and the sideslip angle (𝛽)?

Options:

  • (A) 𝜙 = 0௢, 𝜃 = 2௢, 𝜓 = 0௢, 𝛼 = 2௢, 𝛽 = 0௢
  • (B) 𝜙 = 5௢, 𝜃 = 0௢, 𝜓 = 0௢, 𝛼 = 2௢, 𝛽 = 0௢
  • (C) 𝜙 = 0௢, 𝜃 = 3௢, 𝜓 = 0௢, 𝛼 = 3௢, 𝛽 = 5௢
  • (D) 𝜙 = 0௢, 𝜃 = 5௢, 𝜓 = 0௢, 𝛼 = 2௢, 𝛽 = 5௢

Official Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2022 Q.45)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**: This question pertains to **Structural Mechanics** under *Aerospace Structures* (2 Marks, 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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