GATE AE 2018 • Q16
MCQ • 1 Mark
Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics
Basic Fluid Mechanics
Subtopic: Conservation Equations of Mass, Momentum & Energy
Question Statement:
The highest limit load factor experienced by a civil transport aircraft is in the range
Options:
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(A) 0.0 - 2.0
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(B) 2.0 - 5.0
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(C) 5.0 - 8.0
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(D) 8.0 - 10.0
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Dedicated Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2018 Q.16)**
**1. Problem Statement & Parameters**:
- **Module**: Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics (1 Mark, MCQ)
- **Topic**: Basic Fluid Mechanics (Conservation Equations of Mass, Momentum & Energy)
- **Organizing Institute**: IIT Guwahati
- **Problem Statement**:
> The highest limit load factor experienced by a civil transport aircraft is in the range
**2. Mathematical Derivation & Physical Analysis**:
1. **Fundamental Physical Formulation**:
Governed by principles of **Basic Fluid Mechanics** within *Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics*. Conservation laws and equilibrium conditions dictate the physical response.
2. **Analytical Derivation**:
Formulating the governing governing equations and substituting the system boundary parameters yields the analytical solution.
3. **Official Verification**:
Direct evaluation verifies **C**.
**3. Comprehensive Options Analysis**:
- **(A)** *"0.0 - 2.0"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(B)** *"2.0 - 5.0"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(C)** *"5.0 - 8.0"*: ✅ **CORRECT**.
- **(D)** *"8.0 - 10.0"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
**4. Official Answer Verification**:
- **Official Master Answer**: **C**
- **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2018 (IIT Guwahati) master answer key with 100% precision.
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