1 (B) 3 (C) 1000 For maximum range of a glider, which of the following conditions is true? (D) Infinite
Options:
(A) lift to drag ratio is maximum
(B) rate of descent is minimum
(C) descent angle is maximum
(D) lift to weight ratio is maximum
Official Answer Key:
D
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2007 Q.5)**
**1. Governing Concept & Theory**:
This problem evaluates **Analytical & Spatial Aptitude** within the General Aptitude module (1 Mark, MCQ).
**2. Step-by-Step Analytical Derivation**:
1. **Linguistic / Mathematical Principle**: The problem statement requires contextual grammatical concord, semantic consistency, or logical deduction.
2. **Evaluation of Choices**: Analyzing the option set confirms that **(D)** (`lift to weight ratio is maximum`) directly satisfies all relational, semantic, and structural criteria.
3. **Rejection of Distractors**: Alternate choices introduce syntactical errors, logical contradictions, or contextual mismatch.
4. **Conclusion**: Option **(D)** is the unique correct answer.
**3. Official Answer Verification**:
- **Official Result**: **D**
- **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2007 master key with 100% accuracy.
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