GATE AE 2025 • Q48 NAT • 2 Marks

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

In a low-speed airplane, a venturimeter with 1.3:1 area ratio is used for airspeed measurement. The airplane's maximum speed at sea level is 90 m/s. If the density of air at sea level is 1.225 kg/m3, the maximum pressure difference between the inlet and the throat of the venturimeter is ________ kPa (rounded off to two decimal places).

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2025 Q.48)** **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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