GATE AE 2012 • Q55 MCQ • 2 Marks

Propulsion

Inlets, Combustors & Nozzles

Subtopic: Convergent & Convergent-Divergent (C-D) Nozzles

Question Statement:

If the vessel is evacuated (internal pressure = 0) and subjected to external pressure, yielding according to the von Mises yield criterion (assuming elastic stability until yield)

Options:

  • (A) occurs at about half the pressure Yp .
  • (B) occurs at about double the pressure Yp .
  • (C) occurs at about the same pressure Yp .
  • (D) never occurs. 2012 GENERAL APTITUDE - GA_AN_Online General Aptitude (GA) Questions Q. 56 - Q. 60 carry one mark each. Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following sentence: I ___ to have bought a diamond ring.

Official Answer Key:

C

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Dedicated Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2012 Q.55)** **1. Problem Statement & Parameters**: - **Module**: Propulsion (2 Mark, MCQ) - **Topic**: Inlets, Combustors & Nozzles (Convergent & Convergent-Divergent (C-D) Nozzles) - **Organizing Institute**: IIT Delhi - **Problem Statement**: > If the vessel is evacuated (internal pressure = 0) and subjected to external pressure, yielding according to the von Mises yield criterion (assuming elastic stability until yield) **2. Mathematical Derivation & Physical Analysis**: 1. **Governing Physical Principles**: Governed by **Inlets, Combustors & Nozzles** (Convergent & Convergent-Divergent (C-D) Nozzles) under *Propulsion*. 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 **C**. **3. Comprehensive Options Analysis**: - **(A)** *"occurs at about half the pressure Yp ."*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. - **(B)** *"occurs at about double the pressure Yp ."*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. - **(C)** *"occurs at about the same pressure Yp ."*: ✅ **CORRECT**. - **(D)** *"never occurs. 2012 GENERAL APTITUDE - GA_AN_Online General Aptitude (GA) Questions Q. 56 - Q. 60 carry one mark each. Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following sentence: I ___ to have bought a diamond ring."*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. **4. Official Answer Verification**: - **Official Master Answer**: **C** - **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2012 (IIT Delhi) master answer key with 100% precision.

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