The figures shown in the options are schematics of airfoil shapes (not to scale).
For a civilian transport aircraft designed for a cruise Mach number of 0.8, which
among them is aerodynamically best suited as a wing section?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Official Answer Key:
0.0
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2023 Q.18)**
**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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