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.

Which of the following gases show a strong emission band in the region of radiant heat transfer?

A. Ammonia
B. Hydrogen
C. Oxygen
D. Nitrogen
Answer» B. Hydrogen
2.

Which of the following is the correct expression for energy radiated by a body (Assume ε to be emissivity, A to be surface area, T to be temperature, f to be geometric factor)

A. E = (1/f)εσAT4
B. E = fεσAT4
C. E = (1/f)εσAT2
D. E = fεσAT2
Answer» C. E = (1/f)εσAT2
3.

In which of the following ignition techniques does the system use a solid propellant squib or grain of few seconds of burning duration?

A. Spark plug ignition
B. Pyrotechnic ignition
C. Ignition by electrically heated wires
D. Precombustion chamber ignition
Answer» C. Ignition by electrically heated wires
4.

Which of the following is a realistic value of the discharge coefficient?

A. 0.5
B. 1.5
C. 5.5
D. 10.5
Answer» B. 1.5
5.

The pressure drop across injector is usually set between _________ of the chamber pressure.

A. 45 and 65%
B. 30 and 45%
C. 15 and 25%
D. 5 and 15%
Answer» D. 5 and 15%
6.

If the semi-divergence angle of a conical nozzle is 15°, throat diameter is 8.326 cm and exit area is 0.54 m2, determine the nozzle length.

A. 139.2 cm
B. 239.1 cm
C. 312.9 cm
D. 231.9 cm
Answer» B. 239.1 cm
7.

Determine the nozzle throat area for a rocket engine producing a total thrust of 10 kN, chamber pressure of 5.2 MPa and thrust coefficient of 1.9.

A. 10.12 cm2
B. 12.10 cm2
C. 11.20 cm2
D. 21.10 cm2
Answer» B. 12.10 cm2
8.

Calculate the flow rate of LOX to the combustion chamber in a LOX-H2 rocket engine if the total propellant flow rate is 17 kg/s and mixture ratio is 3.2.

A. 11.33 kg/s
B. 15.92 kg/s
C. 12.95 kg/s
D. 13.67 kg/s
Answer» D. 13.67 kg/s
9.

Find the fuel flow rate for a total propellant flow of 10 kg/s and a mixture ratio of 2.3.

A. 4.71 kg/s
B. 7.41 kg/s
C. 1.47 kg/s
D. 4.17 kg/s
Answer» E.
10.

Determine the propellant mass flow rate for a TSFC of 3200 kg/Ns and a total thrust of 50 kN.

A. 21.65 kg/s
B. 12.56 kg/s
C. 16.52 kg/s
D. 15.62 kg/s
Answer» E.