GATE AE 2011 • Q63 MCQ • 2 Marks

Aerospace Structures

Structural Dynamics & Aeroelasticity

Subtopic: Free & Forced Vibrations of Continuous Beams

Question Statement:

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word 'DORMANT':

Options:

  • (A) Active
  • (B) Inactive
  • (C) Sluggish
  • (D) Quiet

Official Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Dedicated Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2011 Q.63)** **1. Problem Statement & Parameters**: - **Module**: Aerospace Structures (2 Mark, MCQ) - **Topic**: Structural Dynamics & Aeroelasticity (Free & Forced Vibrations of Continuous Beams) - **Organizing Institute**: IIT Madras - **Problem Statement**: > **2. Mathematical Derivation & Physical Analysis**: 1. **Governing Physical Principles**: Governed by **Structural Dynamics & Aeroelasticity** (Free & Forced Vibrations of Continuous Beams) under *Aerospace Structures*. 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 **A**. **3. Comprehensive Options Analysis**: - **(A)** *"28"*: ✅ **CORRECT**. - **(B)** *"27"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. - **(C)** *"41"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. - **(D)** *"40"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. **4. Official Answer Verification**: - **Official Master Answer**: **A** - **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2011 (IIT Madras) master answer key with 100% precision.

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