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Q. 2 Eigen values of a real symmetric matrix are always
GATE ME 2011 (A) positive (B) negative
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(C) real (D) complex
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Sol. 2 Option (C) is correct
Let a square matrix
x y
A =>
y xH
bu
We know that the characteristic equation for the eigen values is given by
A - lI = 0
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x-l y
=0
y x-l
(x - l) 2 - y2 = 0
m
(x - l) 2 = y2
x - l =! y & l = x ! y
So, eigen values are real if matrix is real and symmetric.
Q. 3 A series expansion for the function sin q is
2 4 3 5
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(A) 1 - q + q - ... (B) q - q + q - ...
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2 3 3 5
(C) 1 + q + q + q + ... (D) q + q + q + ...
2! 3! 3! 5!
Sol. 3 Option (B) is correct.
We know the series expansion of
3 5 7
sin q = q - q + q - q + ......
3 5 7
Q. 4 A column has a rectangular cross-section of 10 # 20 mm and a length of 1 m. The
GATE ME 2011 slenderness ratio of the column is close to
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(A) 200 (B) 346
(C) 477 (D) 1000
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Sol. 5 Option (D) is correct.
Work done is a quasi-static process between two given states depends on the path
followed. Therefore,
2
#1 dW ! W2 - W1dW shows the inexact differential
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2
But, #1 dW = W1 - 2 or 1W2
So, Work is a path function and Heat transfer is also a path function. The amount
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of heat transferred when a system changes from state 1 to state 2 depends on the
intermediate states through which the system passes i.e. the path.
2
#1 dQ = Q1 - 2 or 1Q 2
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dQ shows the inexact differential. So, Heat & work are path functions.
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Q. 6 A hole is of dimension f9+0 mm. The corresponding shaft is of dimension
+0.010
m
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f9 mm. The resulting assembly has
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(A) loose running fit (B) close running fit
(C) transition fit (D) interference fit
Sol. 6 Option (C) is correct.
In transition fit, the tolerance zones of holes and shaft overlap.
Upper limit of hole = 9 + 0.015 = 9.015 mm
Lower limit of hole = 9 + 0.000 = 9.000 mm
Upper limit of shaft = 9 + 0.010 = 9.010 mm
Lower limit of shaft = 9 + 0.001 = 9.001 mm
Fig. Fig.
Now, we can easily see from figure dimensions that it is a transition fit
Q. 7 The operation in which oil is permeated into the pores of a powder metallurgy
GATE ME 2011 product is known as
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(A) mixing (B) sintering
(C) impregnation (D) infiltration
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Q. 8 The maximum possible draft in cold rolling of sheet increases with the
GATE ME 2011 (A) increase in coefficient of friction (B) decrease in coefficient of friction
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(C) decrease in roll radius (D) increase in roll velocity
Sol. 8 Option (A) is correct.
The main objective in rolling is to decrease the thickness of the metal.
The relation for the rolling is given by
F = mPr
Where ; F = tangential frictional force
m = Coefficient of friction
Pr = Normal force between the roll and work piece
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Now, from the increase in m, the draft in cold rolling of sheet increases.
(A) - 1 (B) 0
(C) 1 (D) 2
Sol. 9 Option (C) is correct.
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Here RP & RQ are the reaction forces acting at P & Q .
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For equilibrium of forces on the beam,
RP + RQ = 0 ...(i)
Taking the moment about the point P ,
RQ # 1 = 1 kN-m & RQ = 1 kN-m
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bu
From the given curve, we easily see that relative humidity of air decreases, when
temperature of moist air in an airtight vessel increases. So, option (C) is correct.
Specific humidity remain constant with temperature increase, so option a & b
are incorrect.
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Q. 15 Which one among the following welding processes uses non-consumable electrode
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(A) Gas metal arc welding (B) Submerged arc welding
(C) Gas tungsten arc welding (D) Flux coated arc welding
Sol. 15 Option (C) is correct.
GTAW is also called as Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG). The arc is maintained
between the work piece and a tungsten electrode by an inert gas. The electrode
is non-consumable since its melting point is about 3400cC .
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(A) 100 (B) 250
(C) 500 (D) 1000
Sol. 16 Option (B) is correct.
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Given : r = 500 mm , t = 10 mm , p = 5 MPa
We know that average circumferential (hoop) stress is given by,
pd
sh =
2t
bu
5 # (2 # 500)
sh = = 250 MPa
2 # 10
Q. 17 The coefficient of restitution of a perfectly plastic impact is
(A) 0 (B) 1
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(C) 2 (D) 3
Sol. 17 Option (A) is correct.
From the Newtons Law of collision of Elastic bodies.
m
0 ; f (x) is odd
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Average waiting time of an arrival
Wq = l = 5
m (m - l) 6 (6 - 5)
= 5 hours = 50 min
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Q. 21 The product of two complex numbers 1 + i and 2 - 5i is
GATE ME 2011 (A) 7 - 3i (B) 3 - 4i
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(C) - 3 - 4i (D) 7 + 3i
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= 2 - 5i + 2i - 5i2 = 2 - 3i + 5 = 7 - 3i i 2 =- 1
Q. 22 Match the following criteria of material failure, under biaxial stresses s1 and s2
GATE ME 2011 and yield stress sy , with their corresponding graphic representations.
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Q. 23
GATE ME 2011 current is flowing. Consider the tank along with its contents as a thermodynamic
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system. The work done by the system and the heat transfer to the system are
positive. The rates of heat (Q), work (W) and change in internal energy (DU)
during the process in kW are
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(A) Q = 0, W =- 2.3, DU =+ 2.3 (B) Q =+ 2.3, W = 0, DU + 2.3
(C) Q =- 2.3, W = 0, DU =- 2.3 (D) Q = 0, W =+ 2.3, DU =- 2.3
Sol. 23 Option (A) is correct.
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Given : R = 23 W , i = 10 A
Since work is done on the system. So,
Welectrical =- i 2 R =- (10) 2 # 23 =- 2300 W =- 2.3 kW
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DU + DW = 0
DW =- DU
And DU =+ 2.3 kW
Heat is transferred to the system
Q. 24 A pipe of 25 mm outer diameter carries steam. The heat transfer coefficient
GATE ME 2011 between the cylinder and surroundings is 5 W/m2 K . It is proposed to reduce the
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heat loss from the pipe by adding insulation having a thermal conductivity of
0.05 W/m K. Which one of the following statements is TRUE ?
(A) The outer radius of the pipe is equal to the critical radius.
(B) The outer radius of the pipe is less than the critical radius.
(C) Adding the insulation will reduce the heat loss.
(D) Adding the insulation will increases the heat loss.
Sol. 24 Option (C) is correct.
Given : d 0 = 25 mm = 0.025 m , r0 = 0.025 = 0.0125 m, h = 5 W/m2 K ,
2
k = 0.05 W/mK
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Q. 25
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What is lim sin q equal to ?
(A) q
q"0 q
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(C) 0 (D) 1
Sol. 25 Option (D) is correct.
y = lim sin q
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Let
q"0 q
d (sin q)
y = lim qd = lim cos q Applying L-Hospital rule
d (q) 1
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q"0 q"0
dq
Substitute the limits, we get
= cos 0 =1
1
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Q. 26 The shear strength of a sheet metal is 300 MPa. The blanking force required to
GATE ME 2011 produce a blank of 100 mm diameter from a 1.5 mm thick sheet is close to
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(A) 45 kN (B) 70 kN
(C) 141 kN (D) 3500 kN
Sol. 26 Option (C) is correct.
Given : t = 300 MPa , D = 100 mm , t = 1.5 mm
Blanking force Fb = t # Area = t # pDt
Fb = 300 # 106 # 3.14 # 100 # 1.5 # 10-6
= 141300 N = 141.3 kN - 141 kN
(A) 32 (B) 23
(C) 16 (D) 11
Sol. 27 Option (A) is correct.
Given k = 20 kN/m , m = 1 kg
From the Givenspring mass system, springs are in parallel combination. So,
keq = k + k = 2k
We know natural Frequency of spring mass system is,
keq
wn =
m
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keq
2pfn = fn = Natural Frequency in Hz.
m
keq 2k
fn = 1 = 1
2p m 2p m
1 2 # 20 # 1000
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=
2 # 3.14 1
= 200 = 31.84 Hz - 32 Hz
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Q. 28 An unbiased coin is tossed five times. The outcome of each toss is either a head
GATE ME 2011 or a tail. The probability of getting at least one head is
(A) 1 (B) 13
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32 32
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(C) 16 (D) 31
32 32
Sol. 28 Option (D) is correct.
The probability of getting head p = 1
m
2 2
= 1 - 15 = 31
2 32
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Q. 29 Consider the differential equation = (1 + y2) x . The general solution with
dx
GATE ME 2011 constant c is
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(A) y = tan x + tan c (B) y = tan2 a x + c k
2 2
2
(C) y = tan2 a x k + c (D) y = tan b x + c l
2 2
Sol. 29 Option (D) is correct.
dy
Given : = (1 + y2) x
dx
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dy
= xdx
(1 + y2)
Integrating both the sides, we get
dy
# 1+ y2
= # xdx
2 2
tan-1 y = x + c & y = tan b x + c l
2 2
Q. 30 A stone with mass of 0.1 kg is catapulted as shown in the figure. The total force
GATE ME 2011 Fx (in N) exerted by the rubber band as a function of distance x (in m ) is given
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by Fx = 300x2 . If the stone is displaced by 0.1 m from the un-stretched position
(x = 0) of the rubber band, the energy stored in the rubber band is
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(A) 0.01 J (B) 0.1 J
(C) 1 J (D) 10 J
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We know that,
Energy stored in the rubber band = Work done by the stone
Hence dE = Fx dx
Integrating both the sides & put the value of F & limits
m
E 0.1
#0 dE = #0 300x2 dx
3 0.1
E = 300 :x D
3 0
(0.1) 3
E = 300 ;
3 E
= 0.1 Joule
Q. 31 For the four-bar linkage shown in the figure, the angular velocity of link AB
GATE ME 2011 is 1 rad/s. The length of link CD is 1.5 times the length of link AB. In the
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configuration shown, the angular velocity of link CD in rad/s is
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(A) 3 (B) 3
2
(C) 1 (D) 2
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(C) 9 (D) 3
4 2
x f (x) = y = 1
x
x=1 y1 = 1 = 1
1
x=2 y 2 = 1 = 0. 5
2
x=3 y 3 = 1 = 0.333
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(A) 3.60 (B) 0.36
(C) 0.06 (D) 0.01
Sol. 34 Option (A) is correct.
Given : h1 = 2800 kJ/kg = Enthalpy at the inlet of steam turbine
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h2 = 1800 kJ/kg = Enthalpy at the outlet of a steam turbine
Steam rate or specific steam consumption
= 3600 kg/kWh
WT - Wp
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Q. 35 Figure shows the schematic for the measurement of velocity of air (density
GATE ME 2011 = 1.2 kg/m3 ) through a constant area duct using a pitot tube and a water tube
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manometer. The differential head of water (density = 1000 kg/m3 ) in the two
columns of the manometer is 10 mm. Take acceleration due to gravity as 9.8 m/s2
. The velocity of air in m/s is
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GATE ME 2011 as shown in the figure. The shear modulus of material of the rod is G . The
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expression for d to produce an angular twist q at the free end is
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1 1
(A) b 32TL l4 (B) b 18TL l4
pqG pqG
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1 1
(C) b 16TL l4 (D) b 2TL l4
pqG pqG
m
= 32TL 9
# 16 =
18TL
pd 4 G pd 4 G
1
d = b 18TL l4
pqG
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Here V2 is the combined volume after shrinkage and contraction.
Let at volume V2 , side of cube is b.
So, b3 = 112800 = 3 112800 = 48.32 mm
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Q. 38 Match the following non-traditional machining processes with the corresponding
GATE ME 2011 material removal mechanisms :
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Machining process Mechanism of material removal
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Sol. 40 Option (C) is correct.
Given system of equations are,
2x1 + x2 + x 3 = 0 ...(i)
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x2 - x 3 = 0 ...(ii)
x1 + x 2 = 0 ...(iii)
Adding the equation (i) & (ii)
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2x1 + 2x2 = 0
x1 + x 2 = 0 ...(iv)
We see that the equation (iii) & (iv) is same and they will meet at infinite points.
So we can say that this system of equations have infinite number of solutions.
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(A) 1 k (B) 1 2k
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2p m 2p m
(C) 1 2k (D) 1 3k
2p 3m 2p 2m
Sol. 42 Option (C) is correct.
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bu
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q = x & x = rq ...(i)
r
Total energy of the system remains constant.
m
3 mr2 qp + kr2 q = 0
2
qp + 2k q = 0
3m
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wn2 = 2k
3m
So, wn = 2k
3m
Therefore, natural frequency of vibration of the system is,
fn = wn = 1 2k
2p 2p 3m
Q. 43 An ideal Brayton cycle, operating between the pressure limits of 1 bar and 6
GATE ME 2011 bar, has minimum and maximum temperature of 300 K and 1500 K. The ratio of
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specific heats of the working fluid is 1.4. The approximate final temperatures in
Kelvin at the end of compression and expansion processes are respectively
(A) 500 and 900
(B) 900 and 500
(C) 500 and 500
(D) 900 and 900
Option (A) is correct.
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Sol. 43
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We have to find T2 (temperature at the end of compression) or T4 (temperature
at the end of expansion)
Applying adiabatic equation for process 1-2, we get
g-1 1.4 - 1
T1 = p1 g = 1 1.4
T2 b p2 l b6l
300 = 1 0.286
T2 b6l T1 = Tminimum
T4 = T3 # b 1 l = 1500 # b 1 l
0.286 0.286
So, = 900 KT3 = Tmaximum
6 6
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4 pR 3
l = volume = 3 2 = D
surface area 4pR 6
The non-dimensional factor (hl/k) is called biot Number. It gives an indication of
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the ratio of internal (conduction) resistance to the surface (convection) resistance.
A small value of Bi implies that the system has a small conduction resistance
i.e., relatively small temperature gradient or the existence of a practically uniform
temperature within the system.
bu
-3
Biot Number, Bi = hl = 5 # 2 # 10 = 0.0005
k 20
Since, Value of Biot Number is very less. Hence, conduction resistance is much
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Q. 45 A pump handing a liquid raises its pressure from 1 bar to 30 bar. Take the density
of the liquid as 990 kg/m3 . The isentropic specific work done by the pump in kJ/
m
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kg is
(A) 0.10 (B) 0.30
(C) 2.50 (D) 2.93
Sol. 45 Option (D) is correct.
Given : p1 = 1 bar , p2 = 30 bar , r = 990 kg/m3
Isentropic work down by the pump is given by,
W = ndp = m dp n=m
r r
W = 1 dp = 1 (30 - 1) # 105 pascal
m r 990 #
= 2929.29 J/kg = 2.93 kJ/kg
Q. 46 The crank radius of a single-cylinder I.C. engine is 60 mm and the diameter of the
GATE ME 2011 cylinder is 80 mm. The swept volume of the cylinder in cm3 is
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(A) 48 (B) 96
(C) 302 (D) 603
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Sol. 47 Option (A) is correct.
dH 1 dH
Given : b dTh l = 2 and b dTh l = 2
P Q
Here, dH "Thickness of laminar hydrodynamic boundary
layer
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And dTh "Thickness of thermal boundary layer
(Re) P = (Re)Q = 10 4
(Pr) P = 1
8
bu
(Nu) P = 35
For thermal boundary layer prandtl Number is given by, (For fluid Q)
(Pr)Q1/3 = b dH l = 2
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dTh Q
(Pr)Q = (2) 3 = 8
For laminar boundary layer on flat plate, relation between Reynolds Number,
Prandtl Number & Nusselt Number is given by,
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Q. 48 The unit worth of resources R2 , i.e., dual price of resources R2 in Rs. per kg is
GATE ME 2011 (A) 0 (B) 1350
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(C) 1500 (D) 2000
Sol. 48 Option (A) is correct.
Since, in Z j Row of final (second) obtimum table the value of slack variable S2
showns the unit worth or dual price of Resource R2 and the value of S2 in given
below table is zero. Hence the dual Price of Resource R2 is zero.
Max Z = 2000P1 + 3000P2
S.T. 3P1 + 2P2 # 90 " R1 Resource
P1 + 2P2 # 100 " R2 Resource
P1 , P2 $ 0
Solution : Z = 2000P1 + 3000P2 + 0.S1 + 0.S2
S.T. 3P1 + 2P2 + S1 = 90
P1 + 2P2 + S2 = 100
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P1 $ 0 , P2 $ 0 , S1 $ 0 , S2 $ 0
First table :-
Cj 2000 3000 0 0
CB SB PB P1 P2 S1 S2
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0 S1 90 3 2 " 1 0
0 S2 100 1 2 0 1
bu
Zj 0 0 0 0
Zj - Cj - 2000 - 3000 0 0
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Second Table :-
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Cj 2000 3000 0 0
CB SB PB P1 P2 S1 S2
3000 P2 45 3/2 1 1/2 0
m
0 S2 10 -2 0 -1 1
Zj 4500 3000 1500 0 " unit worth of R2
Zj - Cj 2500 0 1500 0
Q. 50 If the air has to flow from station P to station Q, the maximum possible value of
GATE ME 2011 pressure in kPa at station Q is close to
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(A) 50 (B) 87
(C) 128 (D) 150
Sol. 50 Option (B) is correct.
Given : At station p :
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p1 = 150 kPa , T1 = 350 K
At station Q :
p2 = ? , T2 = 300 K
c
g = p = 1.005 = 1.39
bu
We know,
cv 0.718
Applying adiabatic equation for station P & Q ,
g-1
T1 = p1 g
T2 b p2 l
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g
T1 g - 1 = p1
bT2 l p2
p1 150
m
p2 = g = 1.39
T 350 1.39 - 1
bT2 l
1 g-1
b 300 l
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= 1.005 # (- 0.1541) - 0.287 # (- 1.099) = 0.160 kJ/kg K
Q. 52 The area moment of inertia about the neutral axis of a cross-section at a distance
GATE ME 2011 x measured from the free end is
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(A) bxt (B) bxt
6l 12l
3 3
(C) bxt (D) xt
24l 12l
Sol. 52 Option (B) is correct.
Let, b = width of the base of triangle ABD = BD
t = thickness of conilever beam
b/2
=h letOE = h
l x
h = bx ...(i)
2l
Now from figure (ii), For a rectangular cross section,
(2h) t3 3
I = = 2 # bx # t From equation (i)
12 2l 12
3
I = bxt
12l
Q. 53 The maximum deflection of the beam is
3 3
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(A) 24Pl3 (B) 12Pl3
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3 3
(C) 3Pl 3 (D) 6Pl 3
Ebt Ebt
Sol. 53 Option (D) is correct.
We know that deflection equation is
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2
EI d t2 = M = P # x
dx
d2y
= 1 P#x
dx2 EI
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From previous part of the question
d2y 1 12PL
= 3 # Px =
dx2 E# bxt Ebt3
12L
bu
On Integrating, we get
dy
= 12PLx + C1 ...(i)
dx Ebt3
dy
When x = L , =0
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dx
2 2
So, 0 = 12PL3 + C1 & C1 =- 12PL3
Ebt Ebt
Again integrating equation (i),
m
y = 12PL x2
3 # 2 + C1 x + C 2 ...(ii)
Ebt
When x = L , y = 0
So,
0 = 12PL3 # L2 + C1 L + C2
2Ebt
3 3
= 6PL3 - 12PL3 + C2
Ebt Ebt
3
C2 = 6 PL
Ebt3
From equation (ii),
2 2 3
y = 6PLx3 - 12PL3x + 6PL3 ...(iii)
Ebt Ebt Ebt
The maximum deflection occurs at x = 0 , from equation (iii),
3
y max = 0 + 0 + 6PL3
Ebt
3
y max = 6 PL
Ebt3
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Q. 54 The density of air in kg/m3 at the nozzle exit is
GATE ME 2011 (A) 0.560 (B) 0.600
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(C) 0.727 (D) 0.800
Sol. 54 Option (C) is correct.
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bu
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p2 = m 2 RT2 = r2 RT2 m
a n = rk
n2
p 50 # 103
r2 = 2 = = 0.727 kg/m3
RT2 0.287 # 103 # 239.73
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Q. 56 Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the
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If you are trying to make a strong impression on your audience, you cannot do
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so by being understated, tentative or
(A) hyperbolic (B) restrained
(C) argumentative (D) indifferent
Sol. 56 Option (B) is correct.
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The mean of the sentence indicates a word that is similar to understand is needed
for the blank place.
Therefore, the best option is restrained which means controlled or reserved.
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Q. 57 If log ^P h = ^1/2h log ^Q h = ^1/3h log ^R h, then which of the following options is
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(A) P2 = Q3 R2 (B) Q2 = PR
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(C) Q2 = R3 P (D) R = P2 Q2
Sol. 57 Option (B) is correct.
We have
m
C4 = C4
Equation (ii) satisfies.
Q. 58 Choose the word from the options given below that is most nearly opposite in
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Amalgamate
(A) merge (B) split
(C) collect (D) separate
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Q. 59 Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the
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In contemplated................Singapore for my vacation but decided against it.
(A) to visit (B) having to visit
(C) visiting (D) for a visit
Sol. 59 Option (C) is correct.
The correct usage of contemplate is verb + ing form. It is a transitive verb. The
most appropriate work is visiting.
Q. 60 Which of the following options is the closest in the meaning to the word below :
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(A) Incomprehensible (B) Indelible
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(C) Inextricable (D) Infallible
Sol. 60 Option (A) is correct.
Inexplicable means incapable of being explained or accounted. So, the best
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synonym here is incomprehensible.
Q. 61 A transporter receives the same number of orders each day. Currently, he has
GATE ME 2011 some pending orders (backlog) to be shipped. If he uses 7 trucks, then at the end
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of the 4th day he can clear all the orders. Alternatively, if he uses only 3 trucks,
then all the orders are cleared at the end of the 10th day. What is the minimum
number of trucks required so that there will be no pending order at the end of
the 5th day ?
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(A) 4 (B) 5
(C) 6 (D) 7
Sol. 61 Option (C) is correct.
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first attempt ?
(A) P (B) Q
(C) R (D) S
Sol. 62 Option (D) is correct.
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The danger of a microbe to human being will be directly proportional to potency
and growth and inversely proportional to the toxicity.
Potency # growth
So, level of dangerous \
Toxicity
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For P , DP = = 0.98
800
0.5 # p # ^20h2
For Q , DQ = = 1.047
600
m
0.4 # p # ^15h2
For R, DR = = 0.94
300
0.8 # p # ^10h2
For S , DS = = 1.25
200
Thus DS is maximum and it is most dangerous among them and it is targeted in
first attempt.
Q. 63 A container originally contains 10 litres of pure spirit. From this container 1 litre
GATE ME 2011 of spirit is replaced with 1 litre of water. Subsequently, 1 litre of the mixture is
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again replaced with 1 litre of water and this processes is repeated one more time.
How much spirit is now left in the container ?
(A) 7.58 litres (B) 7.84 litres
(C) 7 litres (D) 7.29 litres
Sol. 63 Option (D) is correct.
We know
Quantity of spirit left after n th operation = a # b a - b l
n
a
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10 10
= 7.29 litre
Q. 64 The variable cost (V ) of manufacturing a product varies according to the equation
GATE ME 2011 V = 4q , where q is the quantity produced. The fixed cost ^F h of production of
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same product reduces with q according to the equation F = 100/q . How many
units should be produced to minimize the total cost ^V + F h ?
(A) 5 (B) 4
(C) 7 (D) 6
Sol. 64 Option (A) is correct.
Total cost = Variable cost + Fixed Cost
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T.C. = V + F
= 4q + 100
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Not for minimize the total cost, using the options.
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(A) For q = 5 , T.C. = 4 # 5 + 100 = 40
5
6
Hence, option (A) gives the minimum cost.
Q. 65 Few school curricula include a unit on how to deal with bereavement and grief,
and yet all students at some point in their lives suffer from losses through death
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TWO MARK
and parting.
Based on the above passage which topic would not be included in a unit on
bereavement ?
(A) how to write a letter of condolence
(B) what emotional stages are passed through in the healing process
(C) what the leading causes of death are
(D) how to give support to a grieving friend
Sol. 65 Option (C) is correct.
This passage deals with how to deal with bereavement and grief. So, after the
tragedy occurs and it is not about precautions. Thus option (C), what the
leading causes of death are, not be included in a unit of bereavement. Rest all are
important in dealing with grief.
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Answer Sheet
1. (D) 14. (B) 27. (A) 40. (C) 53. (D)
2. (C) 15. (C) 28. (D) 41. (B) 54. (C)
3. (B) 16. (B) 29. (D) 42. (C) 55. (D)
4. (B) 17. (A) 30. (B) 43. (A) 56. (B)
5. (D) 18. (D) 31. (D) 44. (D) 57. (B)
6. (C) 19. (B) 32. (B) 45. (D) 58. (B)
7. (C) 20. (D) 33. (C) 46. (D) 59. (C)
8. (A) 21. (A) 34. (A) 47. (A) 60. (A)
9. (C) 22. (C) 35. (C) 48. (A) 61. (C)
10. (A) 23. (A) 36. (B) 49. (B) 62. (D)
11. (B) 24. (C) 37. (A) 50. (B) 63. (D)
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12. (D) 25. (D) 38. (A) 51. (C) 64. (A)
13. (B) 26. (C) 39. (B) 52. (B) 65. (C)
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