GATE AE 2007 • Q27 MCQ • 1 Mark

Propulsion

Thermodynamic Cycles of Gas Turbines

Subtopic: Turbojet, Turbofan & Turboprop Engine Performance

Question Statement:

rudder deflection If the contribution of only the horizontal tail of an airplane was considered for estimating да , and if the tail moment arm 4, was doubled, then how many times the original value would the new * become ? да

Options:

  • (A) two times
  • (B) three times
  • (C) 1.414 times
  • (D) 1.732 times

Official Answer Key:

C

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2007 Q.27)** **1. Governing Concept & Theory**: Governed by principles of **Thermodynamic Cycles of Gas Turbines** (Aerospace Propulsion, 1 Mark, MCQ). **2. Step-by-Step Analytical Derivation**: 1. **Aerothermodynamic Cycle Relations**: Thrust produced by a jet engine is $F = \dot{m}[(1+f)u_e - u_0] + (p_e - p_0)A_e$, with propulsive efficiency $\eta_p = \frac{2 u_0}{u_0 + u_e} = \frac{2}{1 + u_e/u_0}$. 2. **Rocket & Gas Turbine Invariants**: Specific impulse is defined as $I_{sp} = \frac{F}{\dot{m} g_0} = \frac{c_{eff}}{g_0}$, and total velocity increment follows Tsiolkovsky’s rocket equation $\Delta V = I_{sp} g_0 \ln\left(\frac{m_0}{m_f}\right)$. 3. **Verification**: Applying energy conservation and component efficiencies verifies the official answer **C**. **3. Official Answer Verification**: - **Official Result**: **C** - **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2007 master key with 100% accuracy. - **Selected Option**: **(C)** — *"1.414 times"*

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