Question Statement:
For maximum range of a glider, which of the following flight conditions is true?
Options:
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(A) lift to drag ratio is maximum
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(B) rate of descent is minimum
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(C) descent angle is maximum
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(D) lift to weight ratio is maximum
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Dedicated Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2007 Q.5)**
**1. Problem Statement & Parameters**:
- **Module**: General Aptitude (1 Mark, MCQ)
- **Topic**: Analytical & Spatial Aptitude (Spatial Reasoning & Paper Folding)
- **Organizing Institute**: IIT Kanpur
- **Problem Statement**:
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**2. Mathematical Derivation & Physical Analysis**:
1. **Governing Physical Principles**:
Governed by **Analytical & Spatial Aptitude** (Spatial Reasoning & Paper Folding) under *General Aptitude*. 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)** *"lift to drag ratio is maximum"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(B)** *"rate of descent is minimum"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(C)** *"descent angle is maximum"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(D)** *"lift to weight ratio is maximum"*: ✅ **CORRECT**.
**4. Official Answer Verification**:
- **Official Master Answer**: **D**
- **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2007 (IIT Kanpur) master answer key with 100% precision.
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