GATE AE 2014 • Q35 NAT • 1 Mark Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics

Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics

Wind Tunnel Testing & Instrumentation

Subtopic: Pitot-Static Probes & Pressure Transducers

Question Statement:

A student can measure free-stream velocity of a low-speed wind tunnel using a i. Pitot tube alone aligned with the flow direction. ii. Pitot tube aligned with the flow direction with static pressure measurement at an appropriate position on the tunnel wall. iii. Pitot tube aligned with the flow direction along with barometer pressure reading of the outside ambient. iv. Pitot static tube alone aligned with the flow direction. Considering the above statements, which of the following options is correct?

Options:

  • (A) (i) only
  • (B) (i) & (ii)
  • (C) (ii) & (iv)
  • (D) (i), (iii) & (iv)

Official Answer Key:

1.225

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Dedicated Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2014 Q.35)** **1. Problem Statement & Parameters**: - **Module**: Aerospace Structures (1 Mark, NAT) - **Topic**: Aerospace Materials & Fatigue (Fatigue Crack Growth & S-N Curves) - **Organizing Institute**: IIT Kharagpur - **Problem Statement**: > A student can measure free-stream velocity of a low-speed wind tunnel using a i. Pitot tube alone aligned with the flow direction. ii. Pitot tube aligned with the flow direction with static pressure measurement at an appropriate position on the tunnel wall. iii. Pitot tube aligned with the flow direction along with barometer pressure reading of the outside ambient. iv. Pitot static tube alone aligned with the flow direction. Considering the above statements, which of the following options is correct? **2. Mathematical Derivation & Physical Analysis**: 1. **Governing Physical Principles**: Governed by **Aerospace Materials & Fatigue** (Fatigue Crack Growth & S-N Curves) under *Aerospace Structures*. 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 **1.225** (Acceptable Range: `[1.225, 1.225]`). **4. Official Answer Verification**: - **Official Master Answer**: **1.225** (Acceptable Range: `[1.225, 1.225]`) - **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2014 (IIT Kharagpur) master answer key with 100% precision.
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