The figure (not to scale) shows a control volume to estimate the forces on the airfoil
with elliptic cross-section. Surfaces 2 and 3 are streamlines. Velocity profiles are
measured at the upstream end (surface 1) and at the downstream end (surface 4) of
the control volume. The drag coefficient for the airfoil is defined as Cd =
D
1
2 š Uā 2 c
,
where D is the drag force on the airfoil per unit span and ļ² is the density of the air.
The static pressure,
pļ„ , is constant over the entire surface of the control volume.
Assuming the flow to be incompressible, two -dimensional and steady, the Cd for
the airfoil is _________ (rounded off to 3 decimal places).
Official Answer Key:
0.0
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2024 Q.63)**
**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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