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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. |
If flight velocity is u and the vehicle exhaust velocity is c, when is the propulsive efficiency maximum? |
A. | u c |
B. | u c |
C. | u c |
D. | c |
Answer» B. u c | |
2. |
A shorter rocket length will help in _________ |
A. | more vehicle structural mass |
B. | lighter vehicle structure |
C. | greater vehicle mass ratio |
D. | greater complexity of the vehicle design |
Answer» C. greater vehicle mass ratio | |
3. |
Which drag is specifically caused by the friction of air flowing over the vehicle s outer surface? |
A. | Form drag |
B. | Skin drag |
C. | Shock drag |
D. | Base drag |
Answer» C. Shock drag | |
4. |
The rocket frontal area can be reduced by choosing a propellant with __________ |
A. | higher propellant density |
B. | lower propellant density |
C. | higher propellant flammability |
D. | lower propellant flammability |
Answer» B. lower propellant density | |
5. |
The form drag depends on ___________ |
A. | aeroelastic stresses |
B. | solid structures far downstream |
C. | solid structures far upstream |
D. | aerodynamic shape of the body |
Answer» E. | |
6. |
Which of the following can the gravitational losses?
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A. | nII) Increasing the angle between the normal to the local horizon and the flight path angle. |
B. | Only I |
C. | Only II |
D. | Both I and II |
E. | Neither I nor II |
Answer» B. Only I | |
7. |
Which of the following is minimum for increasing the initial mass of the rocket? |
A. | Increasing the thrust |
B. | Adding more propellant |
C. | Increase in structure |
D. | Increase in specific impulse |
Answer» D. Increase in specific impulse | |
8. |
Which of the following is not a way of reducing final mass mf of a rocket? |
A. | Using a lesser portion of propellant for flight |
B. | Using lighter structures |
C. | Having smaller payloads |
D. | Using lighter guidance/ control devices |
Answer» B. Using lighter structures | |
9. |
The mass ratio has a/an ____________ effect on the final velocity increment of a rocket vehicle. |
A. | logarithmic |
B. | exponential |
C. | linear |
D. | parabolic |
Answer» B. exponential | |
10. |
Vehicle s final velocity increment can be increased by using a _________ propellant. |
A. | more energetic |
B. | less energetic |
C. | highly unstable |
D. | highly stable |
Answer» B. less energetic | |