GATE AE 2024 • Q65 NAT • 2 Marks

Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics

Incompressible & Compressible Aerodynamics

Subtopic: Airfoil & Wing Theory

Question Statement:

It is desired to estimate the aerodynamic drag, D, on a car traveling at a speed of 30 m/s. A one-third scale model of the car is tested in a wind -tunnel following the principles of dynamic similarity. The drag on the scaled model is measured to be Dm. The ratio D/Dm is _________ (rounded off to 1 decimal place).

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2024 Q.65)** **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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