GATE 2026 XL Question Paper with Solutions (Available)- Download Pdf

GATE Questions

• 1.

  For the differential equation given below, which one of the following options is correct? \[ \frac{\partial^2 u}{\partial x^2} + \frac{\partial^2 u}{\partial y^2} = 0, \quad 0 \leq x \leq 1, 0 \leq y \leq 1 \]

  • \( u = e^{x + y} \) is a solution for all \(x\) and \(y\)
    
  • \( u = e^{x} \sin y \) is a solution for all \(x\) and \(y\)
    
  • \( u = \sin x \sin y \) is a solution for all \(x\) and \(y\)
    
  • \( u = \cos x \cos y \) is a solution for all \(x\) and \(y\)
    
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• 2.

  The welding process commonly used for fabricating tailor-welded blanks of dissimilar thickness for automotive applications is

  • arc welding
    
  • laser welding
    
  • gas welding
    
  • friction welding
    
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• 3.

  A vibrating system has a critical damping coefficient \(C_c = 350 \, \text{N}\cdot\text{s/m}\) and an actual damping coefficient \(C = 35 \, \text{N}\cdot\text{s/m}\). The logarithmic decrement of the system is approximately:

  • 0.10
    
  • 0.31
    
  • 0.63
    
  • 3.14
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• 4.

  During a welding operation, thermal power of 2500 W is incident normally on a metallic surface. As shown in the figure below (figure is NOT to scale), the heated area is circular. Out of the incident power, 85% of the power is absorbed within a circle of radius 5 mm while 65% is absorbed within an inner concentric circle of radius 3 mm. The power density in the shaded area is _________ W mm^-2 (rounded off to 2 decimal places).

  

  
   

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• 5.

  If two unbiased coins are tossed, then what is the probability of having at least one head?
  

  • 0.25
    
  • 0.5
    
  • 0.675
    
  • 0.75
    
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• 6.

  A truss structure is loaded as shown in the figure below. Among the options given, which member in the truss is a zero-force member?

  

  \[ {Given: } F = 1000\,{N} \]

  • \(BD\)
    
  • \(BC\)
    
  • \(BA\)
    
  • \(AD\)
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