GATE AE 2023 • Q42 MSQ • 2 Marks

Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics

Compressible Flow & Shocks

Subtopic: Normal & Oblique Shock Waves

Question Statement:

Consider the equation sindy ay xdx += , where a and ω are constants. Given 1 at 0yx== , select all correct statement(s) from the following as x → .

Options:

  • (A) 0 if 0ya→
  • (B) 1 if 0ya→=
  • (C) ( ) exp if 0y A a x a→ ; A is a constant
  • (D) ( ) sin if 0y B x C a → +  ; B and C are constants

Official Answer Key:

C, D

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Detailed Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2023 Q.42)** **1. Intuitive Physical Setup & Given Parameters**: **Scenario Context**: This question tests core mastery of **Compressible Flow & Shocks** (Normal & Oblique Shock Waves) within the *Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics* curriculum (2 Mark, MSQ). **Problem Statement**: > Consider the equation sindy ay xdx += , where a and ω are constants. Given 1 at 0yx== , select all correct statement(s) from the following as x → . **2. Step-by-Step Mathematical Derivation**: 1. **Governing Analytical Principles**: Governed by the fundamental laws of Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics. 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 **`C, D`**. **3. Comprehensive Options & Distractor Analysis**: - **(A)** *"0 if 0ya→"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. Contradicts governing physical laws. - **(B)** *"1 if 0ya→="*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. Contradicts governing physical laws. - **(C)** *"( ) exp if 0y A a x a→ ; A is a constant"*: ✅ **CORRECT (MUST BE SELECTED)**. Directly verified by governing physical laws. - **(D)** *"( ) sin if 0y B x C a → +  ; B and C are constants"*: ✅ **CORRECT (MUST BE SELECTED)**. Directly verified by governing physical laws. *Full credit (+2 Marks, 0 Negative Marks) requires selecting all verified choices **`C, D`**.* **4. Official Master Key & Exam Takeaway**: - **Official Answer Key**: **C, D** - **Exam Takeaway**: Key conceptual takeaway: Identify the physical equilibrium condition and apply dimensional consistency. Verified against official GATE 2023 (IIT Kanpur) key.

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