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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 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. | |