GATE AE 2016 • Q47 NAT • 2 Marks

Flight Mechanics & Space Dynamics

Atmospheric Flight Mechanics

Subtopic: Drag Polar & Aircraft Performance Equations

Question Statement:

A substance experiences an entropy change of 0 s in a quasi-steady process. The rise in temperature (corresponding to the entropy change s ) is highest for the following process:

Options:

  • (A) isenthalpic
  • (B) isobaric
  • (C) isochoric
  • (D) isothermal 8/9

Official Answer Key:

5.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Dedicated Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2016 Q.47)** **1. Problem Statement & Parameters**: - **Module**: Flight Mechanics & Space Dynamics (2 Mark, NAT) - **Topic**: Atmospheric Flight Mechanics (Drag Polar & Aircraft Performance Equations) - **Organizing Institute**: IISc Bengaluru - **Problem Statement**: > A substance experiences an entropy change of 0 s in a quasi-steady process. The rise in temperature (corresponding to the entropy change s ) is highest for the following process: **2. Mathematical Derivation & Physical Analysis**: 1. **Governing Physical Principles**: Governed by **Atmospheric Flight Mechanics** (Drag Polar & Aircraft Performance Equations) under *Flight Mechanics & Space Dynamics*. 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 **5.0** (Acceptable Range: `[5, 5]`). **4. Official Answer Verification**: - **Official Master Answer**: **5.0** (Acceptable Range: `[5, 5]`) - **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2016 (IISc Bengaluru) master answer key with 100% precision.

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