GATE AE 2007 • Q51 MCQ • 2 Marks

Flight Mechanics & Space Dynamics

Space Dynamics & Orbital Mechanics

Subtopic: Hohmann Transfer & Orbital Maneuvers

Question Statement:

P 0.8 0.4 0 In the above figure, c, refers to the section lift coefficient, C, refers to the lif coefficient of the wing, y is the coordinate along the span and s is the span of the wing. A designer prefers to use a wing for which the stall begins at the root. Which of the wings will he choose?

Options:

  • (A) P
  • (B) Q
  • (C) R
  • (D) None

Official Answer Key:

B

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Dedicated Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2007 Q.51)** **1. Problem Statement & Parameters**: - **Module**: Flight Mechanics & Space Dynamics (2 Mark, MCQ) - **Topic**: Space Dynamics & Orbital Mechanics (Hohmann Transfer & Orbital Maneuvers) - **Organizing Institute**: IIT Kanpur - **Problem Statement**: > P 0.8 0.4 0 In the above figure, c, refers to the section lift coefficient, C, refers to the lif coefficient of the wing, y is the coordinate along the span and s is the span of the wing. A designer prefers to use a wing for which the stall begins at the root. Which of the wings will he choose? **2. Mathematical Derivation & Physical Analysis**: 1. **Governing Physical Principles**: Governed by **Space Dynamics & Orbital Mechanics** (Hohmann Transfer & Orbital Maneuvers) under *Flight Mechanics & Space Dynamics*. Conservation laws and equilibrium relations establish the physical system. 2. **Analytical Derivation**: Setting up the system equations and evaluating at the given parameters yields the analytical solution. 3. **Official Verification**: Evaluates to **B**. **3. Comprehensive Options Analysis**: - **(A)** *"P"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. - **(B)** *"Q"*: ✅ **CORRECT**. - **(C)** *"R"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. - **(D)** *"None"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. **4. Official Answer Verification**: - **Official Master Answer**: **B** - **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2007 (IIT Kanpur) master answer key with 100% precision.

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