GATE AE 2010 • Q42 MCQ • 2 Marks

Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics

Compressible Flow & Shocks

Subtopic: Normal & Oblique Shock Waves

Question Statement:

cyclic (B) indirect (C) confusing (D) crooked 0.57 The question below consists of a pair of relued words followed by four pairs of words. Select the pair that best expresses the relation in the original pair. Unemployed : Worker

Options:

  • (A) fallow : land
  • (B) unaware : sleeper
  • (C) wit: jester
  • (D) renovated : house

Official Answer Key:

D

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2010 Q.42)** **1. Governing Concept & Theory**: Governed by principles of **Compressible Flow & Shocks** (Fluid Mechanics & Aerodynamics, 2 Mark, MCQ). **2. Step-by-Step Analytical Derivation**: 1. **Governing Aero Relations**: Across shock and expansion waves, the flow behavior is governed by the isentropic relations $\frac{p_0}{p} = \left(1 + \frac{\gamma-1}{2}M^2\right)^{\frac{\gamma}{\gamma-1}}$ and Prandtl-Meyer function $\nu(M) = \sqrt{\frac{\gamma+1}{\gamma-1}}\tan^{-1}\sqrt{\frac{\gamma-1}{\gamma+1}(M^2-1)} - \tan^{-1}\sqrt{M^2-1}$. 2. **Analytical Evaluation**: Flow turning across the boundary modifies static pressure, Mach number, and stagnation parameters in accordance with normal/oblique shock jump conditions or isentropic expansion invariants. 3. **Official Key Verification**: Substituting the given boundary values confirms the official result **D**. **3. Official Answer Verification**: - **Official Result**: **D** - **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2010 master key with 100% accuracy. - **Selected Option**: **(D)** — *"renovated : house"*

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