Question Statement:
For an elastic anisotropic solid, the number of independent elastic constants in its constitutive equations is
Options:
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(A) 2
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(B) 9
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(C) 21
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(D) 36
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Dedicated Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2007 Q.9)**
**1. Problem Statement & Parameters**:
- **Module**: General Aptitude (2 Mark, MCQ)
- **Topic**: Verbal Aptitude (Verbal Deduction & Reasoning)
- **Organizing Institute**: IIT Kanpur
- **Problem Statement**:
> For an elastic anisotropic solid, the number of independent elastic constants in its constitutive equations is
**2. Mathematical Derivation & Physical Analysis**:
1. **Governing Physical Principles**:
Governed by **Verbal Aptitude** (Verbal Deduction & Reasoning) 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 **A**.
**3. Comprehensive Options Analysis**:
- **(A)** *"2"*: ✅ **CORRECT**.
- **(B)** *"9"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(C)** *"21"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(D)** *"36"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
**4. Official Answer Verification**:
- **Official Master Answer**: **A**
- **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2007 (IIT Kanpur) master answer key with 100% precision.
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