Question Statement:
To maximize range of a jet engine aircraft, it should be flown at a velocity that maximizes
Options:
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(A) C,/CD
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(B) CL°S/Cp
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(C) CL 5/Co
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(D) C//Co
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Dedicated Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2008 Q.32)**
**1. Problem Statement & Parameters**:
- **Module**: Aerospace Structures (1 Mark, MCQ)
- **Topic**: Strength of Materials & Elasticity (Airframe Structural Analysis & Trusses)
- **Organizing Institute**: IISc Bengaluru
- **Problem Statement**:
> To maximize range of a jet engine aircraft, it should be flown at a velocity that maximizes
**2. Mathematical Derivation & Physical Analysis**:
1. **Governing Physical Principles**:
Governed by **Strength of Materials & Elasticity** (Airframe Structural Analysis & Trusses) 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 **A**.
**3. Comprehensive Options Analysis**:
- **(A)** *"C,/CD"*: ✅ **CORRECT**.
- **(B)** *"CL°S/Cp"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(C)** *"CL 5/Co"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(D)** *"C//Co"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
**4. Official Answer Verification**:
- **Official Master Answer**: **A**
- **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2008 (IISc Bengaluru) master answer key with 100% precision.
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