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.

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?
I) Reducing the burning time.

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