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 the motor axial specific impulse of a given nozzle is 340s for propellant ‘A’ and its characteristic velocity is 1400 m/s, determine the specific impulse for the same nozzle using a propellant ‘B’ with a characteristic velocity of 980 m/s. Assume both propellants ‘A’ and ‘B’ have the same specific heat ratio.

A. 259 s
B. 286 s
C. 277 s
D. 238 s
Answer» E.
2.

For a scarfed nozzle, thrust coefficient, thrust and specific impulse are a function of ambient pressure.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
3.

Motor axial specific impulse _____ with the scarf angle.

A. increases
B. decreases
C. increases and then decreases
D. decreases and then increases
Answer» C. increases and then decreases
4.

Conventional axisymmetric conical nozzle with a cylindrical extension is called as ______

A. cant nozzle
B. bell-shaped nozzle
C. scarfed nozzle
D. aerospike nozzle
Answer» D. aerospike nozzle
5.

If the nozzle exit is flush with the missile skin, then the nozzle scarf angle and cant angle is the same.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6.

Which of the following doesn’t belong to misalignment due to irregularities in nozzle geometry?

A. Out of round
B. Unsymmetrical roughness
C. Protuberances
D. Nozzle extensions
Answer» E.
7.

In general, the rocket nozzle exits surface’s geometric axis is taken to be the __________

A. gimbal axis
B. roll axis
C. thrust axis
D. lift axis
Answer» D. lift axis
8.

What will not help in generating a turning moment in a flying vehicle?

A. Thrust vector deflection
B. Aerodynamic fins
C. Using separate engines for attitude control
D. Altering the nozzle exit area by using nozzle extensions
Answer» E.
9.

Which among the following is the most necessary for controlled turning and attitude control?

A. Turning moments
B. High exhaust velocity
C. Vortex generators
D. Dorsal fins
Answer» B. High exhaust velocity
10.

What will happen when the thrust line doesn’t intersect the center of mass of a flying vehicle?

A. The vehicle experiences a centripetal acceleration
B. The vehicle drops in altitude
C. The vehicle trajectory becomes zigzag
D. The vehicle tries to rotate in flight
Answer» E.