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This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Rocket Propulsion knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
A rocket engine moving at 500 m/s produces a total thrust of 9563 N, consuming propellants at the rate of 4.55 kg/s. The energy content of the propellants is 5.35 MJ/kg. Find the effective exhaust velocity. |
A. | 2100 m/s |
B. | 3936 m/s |
C. | 1555 m/s |
D. | 1400 m/s |
Answer» B. 3936 m/s | |
2. |
Which of the following can typically achieve maximum effective exhaust velocity? |
A. | Electrostatic and electromagnetic |
B. | Arcjet |
C. | Solar heated H<sub>2</sub> |
D. | Nuclear fission |
Answer» B. Arcjet | |
3. |
Which of the following types of engines use Xe as a typical working fluid? |
A. | Resistojets |
B. | Electro thermal |
C. | Hall effect |
D. | Nuclear fission |
Answer» D. Nuclear fission | |
4. |
In which of the propulsion systems is the maximum temperature achieved? |
A. | Chemical |
B. | Nuclear |
C. | Arc heating |
D. | Solar heating |
Answer» D. Solar heating | |
5. |
What is the propulsion duration of resistojets? |
A. | Few seconds |
B. | Few minutes |
C. | Few days |
D. | Few weeks |
Answer» D. Few weeks | |
6. |
Which of the following engines can achieve the maximum specific impulse of 5000 s? |
A. | Ion-electrostatic |
B. | Nuclear fission |
C. | Hall effect |
D. | Solar heating |
Answer» B. Nuclear fission | |
7. |
What is the typical order of magnitude of mass flow rate (in kg/s) for a chemical rocket engine? |
A. | 10 |
B. | 0.1 |
C. | 0.01 |
D. | 1 |
Answer» D. 1 | |
8. |
What is a sensible specific impulse value for a nuclear fission type rocket engine among the given options? |
A. | 300 s |
B. | 600 s |
C. | 800 s |
D. | 2000 s |
Answer» D. 2000 s | |
9. |
Which of the following vehicles is used where the flight time is long? |
A. | Electrical propulsion unit |
B. | Solid propulsion system |
C. | Liquid propulsion system |
D. | Hybrid propulsion system |
Answer» B. Solid propulsion system | |
10. |
Which of the following is not true about chemical rockets? |
A. | Relatively low values of specific impulse |
B. | Relatively light machinery |
C. | Very high thrust capability |
D. | Very low specific power |
Answer» E. | |