Explore topic-wise MCQs in Rocket Propulsion.

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.

Afterburning can lead to ozone layer depletion.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

At which of the following altitudes does the infrared emissions from the mixing zone of the rocket exhaust higher?

A. near sea level
B. Stratospheric region
C. Just outside the atmosphere
D. Outer space
Answer» B. Stratospheric region
3.

Which of the following is the mixing layer of a nozzle core flow?

A. Inviscid inner core flow
B. Viscous outer core flow
C. Inviscid outer core flow
D. Viscous inner core flow
Answer» C. Inviscid outer core flow
4.

If A is the pre-exponential factor, n is the temperature exponent, Ea is the activation energy, then the expression for forward rate constant according to Arrhenius law is ______

A. k<sub>f</sub> = AT<sup>n</sup> exp(-E<sub>a</sub>/RT)
B. k<sub>f</sub> = T exp(-E<sub>a</sub>A/RT<sup>n</sup>)
C. k<sub>f</sub> = AT<sup>n</sup> exp(-E<sub>a</sub>/RT<sup>n</sup>)
D. k<sub>f</sub> = AT exp(-E<sub>a</sub>/nRT)
Answer» B. k<sub>f</sub> = T exp(-E<sub>a</sub>A/RT<sup>n</sup>)
5.

For strong emission signature of exhaust plumes, afterburning of fuel-rich gases is optimum for invisibility.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

Which of the following correspond to the spectral bands of CO2 and H2O respectively in the IR signature of rocket exhaust plumes?

A. 2.7 m and 4.3 m
B. 7.2 m and 3.4 m
C. 4.3 m and 2.7 m
D. 3.4 m and 7.2 m
Answer» D. 3.4 m and 7.2 m
7.

Determine the mass ratio (Burnout mass/ Initial mass) of a vehicle in a gravitation less space if its velocity is boosted from 800 m/s to 1600 m/s and the effective rocket exhaust velocity is 2000 m/s.

A. 0.85
B. 0.33
C. 0.67
D. 0.25
Answer» D. 0.25
8.

Determine the chamber pressure for a rocket engine if the thrust coefficient is 1.8, the throat area is 0.2 m2 and the total thrust is 20000 N.

A. 61.33 kPa
B. 67.98 kPa
C. 45.67 kPa
D. 55.56 kPa
Answer» E.
9.

What are the primary sources of radiation in a chemical rocket engine?

A. Excitation of molecules in the combustion chamber
B. De-excitation of internal modes of gas molecules
C. Rapid combustion of injector fuel
D. Shock layer at the nozzle exit
Answer» C. Rapid combustion of injector fuel
10.

In which of these following altitudes does a rocket exhibit narrow pencil shaped exhaust plume?

A. Low altitude
B. Above atmosphere
C. Outer space
D. During launch
Answer» B. Above atmosphere