GATE AE 2012 • Q55 MCQ • 2 Marks

Propulsion

Inlets, Combustors & Nozzles

Subtopic: Convergent & Convergent-Divergent (C-D) Nozzles

Question Statement:

If the vessel is evacuated (internal pressure = 0) and subjected to external pressure, yielding according to the von Mises yield criterion (assuming elastic stability until yield)

Options:

  • (A) occurs at about half the pressure Yp .
  • (B) occurs at about double the pressure Yp .
  • (C) occurs at about the same pressure Yp .
  • (D) never occurs. 2012 GENERAL APTITUDE - GA_AN_Online General Aptitude (GA) Questions Q. 56 - Q. 60 carry one mark each. Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following sentence: I ___ to have bought a diamond ring.

Official Answer Key:

C

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2012 Q.55)** **1. Governing Concept & Theory**: Governed by principles of **Inlets, Combustors & Nozzles** (Aerospace Propulsion, 2 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 2012 master key with 100% accuracy. - **Selected Option**: **(C)** — *"occurs at about the same pressure Yp ."*

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