Consider the inviscid, adiabatic flow of air at free stream conditions M_inf = 2. A wedge of half-angle 10 degrees is placed in the flow. The shock attached to the wedge apex is an:
Options:
(A) oblique shock wave
(B) expansion wave
(C) normal shock wave
(D) isentropic wave
Official Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Dedicated Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2011 Q.44)**
**1. Problem Statement & Parameters**:
- **Module**: Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics (2 Mark, MCQ)
- **Topic**: Compressible Flow & Shocks (Rayleigh & Fanno Flow)
- **Organizing Institute**: IIT Madras
- **Problem Statement**:
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**2. Mathematical Derivation & Physical Analysis**:
1. **Governing Physical Principles**:
Governed by **Compressible Flow & Shocks** (Rayleigh & Fanno Flow) 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 **C**.
**3. Comprehensive Options Analysis**:
- **(A)** *"2.00"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(B)** *"1.76"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(C)** *"2.83"*: ✅ **CORRECT**.
- **(D)** *"3.14
M1, p1, T1
M2
Consider a steady two dimensional zero-pressure grad ient lami
nar flow of air over a flat plate as
shown below. The free stream conditions are U ∞ = 100 ms -1, ρ∞ = 1.2 kg m -3, p ∞ = 1 atm and
kg m -1s-1. The ratio of displacement thic kness to momentum thickness of the
boundary layer at a distance of 2 m from the leading edge is
510 8 . 1
"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
**4. Official Answer Verification**:
- **Official Master Answer**: **C**
- **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2011 (IIT Madras) master answer key with 100% precision.
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