GATE AE 2010 • Q17
MCQ • 1 Mark
Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics
Airfoil & Wing Theory
Subtopic: Kutta-Joukowski Theorem & Thin Airfoil Theory
Question Statement:
Impulse is maximum for a
Options:
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(A) Cryogenic Racket
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(B) Solid Rocket
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(C) Liquid Rocket
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(D) Ramjet
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Dedicated Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2010 Q.17)**
**1. Problem Statement & Parameters**:
- **Module**: Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics (1 Mark, MCQ)
- **Topic**: Airfoil & Wing Theory (Kutta-Joukowski Theorem & Thin Airfoil Theory)
- **Organizing Institute**: IIT Guwahati
- **Problem Statement**:
> Impulse is maximum for a
**2. Mathematical Derivation & Physical Analysis**:
1. **Governing Physical Principles**:
Governed by **Airfoil & Wing Theory** (Kutta-Joukowski Theorem & Thin Airfoil Theory) under *Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics*. Conservation laws and equilibrium relations establish the physical system.
2. **Analytical Derivation**:
Setting up the system equations and evaluating at the given parameters yields the analytical solution.
3. **Official Verification**:
Evaluates to **A**.
**3. Comprehensive Options Analysis**:
- **(A)** *"Cryogenic Racket"*: ✅ **CORRECT**.
- **(B)** *"Solid Rocket"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(C)** *"Liquid Rocket"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(D)** *"Ramjet"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
**4. Official Answer Verification**:
- **Official Master Answer**: **A**
- **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2010 (IIT Guwahati) master answer key with 100% precision.
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