GATE AE 2008 • Q29 MCQ • 1 Mark Flight Mechanics & Space Dynamics

Flight Mechanics & Space Dynamics

Dynamic Stability

Subtopic: Short Period & Phugoid Longitudinal Modes

Question Statement:

P: Short period mode 1: Coupled roll-yaw oscillations Q: Wing rock 2: Angle of attack remains constant R: Phugoid mode 3: Roll oscillations S: Dutch roll 4: Speed remains constant

Options:

  • (A) P-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3
  • (B) P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1
  • (C) P-4, Q-1, R-2, S-3
  • (D) P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1

Official Answer Key:

D

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Dedicated Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2008 Q.29)** **1. Problem Statement & Parameters**: - **Module**: Propulsion (1 Mark, MCQ) - **Topic**: Compressors and Turbines (Axial Flow Compressor Stage Dynamics & Stall) - **Organizing Institute**: IISc Bengaluru - **Problem Statement**: > P: Short period mode 1: Coupled roll-yaw oscillations Q: Wing rock 2: Angle of attack remains constant R: Phugoid mode 3: Roll oscillations S: Dutch roll 4: Speed remains constant **2. Mathematical Derivation & Physical Analysis**: 1. **Governing Physical Principles**: Governed by **Compressors and Turbines** (Axial Flow Compressor Stage Dynamics & Stall) under *Propulsion*. 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 **D**. **3. Comprehensive Options Analysis**: - **(A)** *"P-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. - **(B)** *"P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. - **(C)** *"P-4, Q-1, R-2, S-3"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. - **(D)** *"P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1"*: ✅ **CORRECT**. **4. Official Answer Verification**: - **Official Master Answer**: **D** - **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2008 (IISc Bengaluru) master answer key with 100% precision.
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