GATE AE 2010 • Q42 MCQ • 2 Marks

Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics

Compressible Flow & Shocks

Subtopic: Normal & Oblique Shock Waves

Question Statement:

The question below consists of a pair of related words followed by four pairs of words. Select the pair that best expresses the relation in the original pair: Unemployed : Worker

Options:

  • (A) fallow : land
  • (B) unaware : sleeper
  • (C) wit : jester
  • (D) renovated : house

Official Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Dedicated Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2010 Q.42)** **1. Problem Statement & Parameters**: - **Module**: Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics (2 Mark, MCQ) - **Topic**: Compressible Flow & Shocks (Normal & Oblique Shock Waves) - **Organizing Institute**: IIT Guwahati - **Problem Statement**: > Worker **2. Mathematical Derivation & Physical Analysis**: 1. **Governing Physical Principles**: Governed by **Compressible Flow & Shocks** (Normal & Oblique Shock Waves) 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 **D**. **3. Comprehensive Options Analysis**: - **(A)** *"fallow : land"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. - **(B)** *"unaware : sleeper"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. - **(C)** *"wit: jester"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. - **(D)** *"renovated : house"*: ✅ **CORRECT**. **4. Official Answer Verification**: - **Official Master Answer**: **D** - **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2010 (IIT Guwahati) master answer key with 100% precision.

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