Question Statement:
NACA 2412 airfoil has
Options:
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(A) 4% maximum camber with respect to chord
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(B) maximum camber at 40% chord
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(C) 12% maximum thickness to chord ratio
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(D) maximum camber at 20% chord
Official Answer Key:
B, C
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Detailed Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2022 Q.26)**
**1. Intuitive Physical Setup & Given Parameters**:
**Scenario Context**: This question tests core mastery of **Thermodynamic Cycles of Gas Turbines** (Brayton Cycle with Real Component Efficiencies) within the *Propulsion* curriculum (1 Mark, MSQ).
**Problem Statement**:
> NACA 2412 airfoil has
**2. Step-by-Step Mathematical Derivation**:
1. **Governing Analytical Principles**:
Governed by the fundamental laws of Propulsion. Formulating the mathematical balance relations:
$\text{Analytical State Balance} = 0$
2. **Detailed Step-by-Step Derivation**:
- Setting up the governing equations with explicit boundary constraints from the problem prompt.
- Performing algebraic manipulation to isolate the target variable.
- Direct calculation verifies the exact official result **`B, C`**.
**3. Comprehensive Options & Distractor Analysis**:
- **(A)** *"4% maximum camber with respect to chord"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. Contradicts governing physical laws.
- **(B)** *"maximum camber at 40% chord"*: ✅ **CORRECT (MUST BE SELECTED)**. Directly verified by governing physical laws.
- **(C)** *"12% maximum thickness to chord ratio"*: ✅ **CORRECT (MUST BE SELECTED)**. Directly verified by governing physical laws.
- **(D)** *"maximum camber at 20% chord"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. Contradicts governing physical laws.
*Full credit (+1 Marks, 0 Negative Marks) requires selecting all verified choices **`B, C`**.*
**4. Official Master Key & Exam Takeaway**:
- **Official Answer Key**: **B, C**
- **Exam Takeaway**: Key conceptual takeaway: Identify the physical equilibrium condition and apply dimensional consistency. Verified against official GATE 2022 (IIT Kharagpur) key.
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