GATE AE 2026 • Q35 NAT • 1 Mark

Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics

Incompressible & Compressible Aerodynamics

Subtopic: Airfoil & Wing Theory

Question Statement:

An elliptic wing has a span of 6 m and a planform area of 6 m2. When generating a lift coefficient of 0.6, the induced drag it incurs is ________ × 10-3 (rounded off to 1 decimal place).

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2026 Q.35)** **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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