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.

____________ is limited by the possibility of excessive cavitation.

A. Maximum shaft speed
B. Minimum shaft speed
C. Maximum pump gear ratio
D. Minimum pump gear ratio
Answer» B. Minimum shaft speed
2.

If the densities of the propellants are very different from one another, the pump head raise is ___________ for the lower-density propellant compared to higher-density propellant.

A. higher
B. lower
C. equal for both the propellants
D. 0
Answer» B. lower
3.

The total propellant flow at the pump outlet is ____________ the flow in combustion chamber and the discharge pressure is __________ chamber pressure plus the other insignificant pressure losses in the system.

A. more than; less than
B. more than; more than
C. less than; more than
D. equal to; equal to
Answer» E.
4.

Which of these will lead to lower reliability from design perspective of turbopumps?

A. Lower efficiency and higher mass
B. Higher efficiency and lower mass
C. Higher efficiency and higher mass
D. Lower efficiency and lower mass
Answer» C. Higher efficiency and higher mass
5.

A geared turbopump has ___________ efficiency for the turbine and ____________ efficiency for the pump.

A. lower; lower
B. lower; higher
C. higher; lower
D. higher; higher
Answer» E.
6.

The bearings and shaft seals are cooled using ____________

A. part of the propellant flow
B. radiation cooling
C. part of the Exhaust Flow from the nozzle
D. lubricants
Answer» B. radiation cooling
7.

Majority of the kinetic energy imparted by the impeller to the flow is converted to ___________ in diffuser.

A. potential energy
B. hydrostatic pressure
C. frictional losses
D. internal energy
Answer» C. frictional losses
8.

The propellant enters the pump through __________

A. duct
B. pipe
C. injector
D. inducer
Answer» E.
9.

Main purpose of a turbopump is to ____________

A. decrease the temperature of flowing propellant
B. increase the temperature of flowing propellant
C. decrease the pressure of flowing propellant
D. increase the pressure of flowing propellant
Answer» E.
10.

Which of the following is the term used to denote a turbine with one or more pumps?

A. Turboshaft
B. Turbopump
C. Turboprop
D. Turbojet
Answer» C. Turboprop