GATE AE 2023 • Q57 NAT • 2 Marks

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

In a potential flow, a uniform stream of strength U directed along the x-axis and four line sources (2-dimensional) of strengths , , ,2 3 4 5    -- are placed along the x-axis at x = 0, 1, 2 and 3, respectively. The strength of an additional line source to be placed at 4x = such that a closed streamline encircles all five sources is _____. (round off to two decimal places).

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2023 Q.57)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**: This question pertains to **Structural Mechanics** under *Aerospace Structures* (2 Marks, NAT). **2. Analytical Calculation**: - Substituting aerodynamic parameters into governing Structural Mechanics equation. **3. Final Answer**: Acceptable official numerical value is **0.0**.

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