18ASC303J-ROCKET PROPULSION

EXTENDED QUESTION BANK

CT-I
Specific fuel consumption is highest for:
A. Turbojet
B. Ramjet
C. Rocket Engine
D. Missile
ANSWER: C

During Coasting flight in a rocket, Thrust:

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Is Zero
D. Remains constant
ANSWER: C

Under practical conditions, if pressure ratio increases then specific impulse:

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains constant
D. Becomes Zero
ANSWER: A

Maximum Thrust condition in rockets is_____________:

A. Pe = 0
B. Pe < Pa
C. Pe > Pa
D. Pe = Pa
ANSWER: D

Thrust developed in a rocket is the _______________:

A. Unbalanced Force
B. Balanced Force
C. Neutral Force
D. Unaccountable Force
ANSWER: A

The Mass Ratio (MR) and Propellant Mass fraction (ς) are related as:
A. MR x ς = 1
B. ς - MR= 1
C. MR + ς = 1
D. MR / ς = 1
ANSWER: C

During Powered flight, the velocity loss due to gravity is given by:
A. g x t2
B. ½ x g x t2
C. g / t2
D. g - t2
ANSWER: B
Thrust/Weight is highest for:
A. Turbojet
B. Ramjet
C. Pulsejet
D. Rocket
ANSWER: D

Factors affecting Altitude gain in rockets are:

A. Isp and tp
B. Isp, ς, tp
C. Isp and ς
D. Isp
ANSWER: B

Speed ratio in rocket propulsion is:

A. >1
B. <1
C. =1
D. >1 or <1
ANSWER: D

Multi-Target Missile (Indian) among following is:

A. Brahmos
B. Nag
C. Agni
D. Akash
ANSWER: D

Among following, which factor is a measure of rocket efficiency:

A. Mass ratio
B. Specific Propellant consumption
C. Payload ratio
D. Structural coefficient
ANSWER: A

Select the correct relation?

A. (MR) = (1 + λ)/ (ε + λ)
B. (MR) = (ε + λ)/(1 + λ)
C. (MR) = (ε + λ)
D. (MR) = (1 + λ)
ANSWER: B

How are Specific Propellant Consumption (SPC) and Characteristic velocity (Cc) related:
A. SPC =1/ Cc
B. SPC = Cc
C. SPC =1+ Cc
D. SPC =1- Cc
ANSWER: B
Clustering in rockets is done by:
A. Alternate linking of Igniters.
B. Parallel linking of Igniters
C. Linking igniters in different stages
D. Cross-linking of Igniters
ANSWER: B

Multi-staging in rockets leads to?

A. Loss of efficiency
B. Loss of Thrust
C. Integration complexities
D. Excessive drag
ANSWER: C

Which among is not an assumption in vertical flight model:

A. Constant mass of rocket
B. Constant acceleration of rocket
C. Constant specific impulse
D. Negligible atmospheric drag
ANSWER: C

Characteristic velocity (Cc) and Discharge coefficient (CD) are related as:
A. Cc = Cj x Isp
B. Cc = Cj / Isp
C. Cc = Isp /CD
D. Cc = 1 /CD
ANSWER: D

Rocket equation is better than vertical flight model in giving _________ performance.
A. Average
B. Instantaneous
C. Probable
D. Designed
ANSWER: B

The absolute velocity gain (w/o loss) in a single stage rocket with propellant flow rate of 7.5 Kg/s,
exhaust velocity of 4000 m/s, and initial mass of 400 kg, for duration of 20 seconds is:
A. 1303.8 m/s
B. 1500 m/s
C. 196.2 m/s
D. 500 m/s
ANSWER: B

For a small rocket with specific Impulse of 390 sec, burn-out time of 12 sec, and speed ratio of 1.3. The
propellant mass fraction is:
A. 0.281
B. 0.718
C. 0.291
D. 0.709
ANSWER: B
A rocket whose mass is M1 = 2600 Kg of which 2080 Kg is fuel, consumes fuel at a rate of 26 Kg/s. The
exhaust velocity is 400 m/s. If the fuel consumption rate is doubled to the Thrust, how long can rocket
fire the engine:
A. 80 sec
B. 20 sec
C. 40 sec
D. 160 sec
ANSWER: C

A 5000 Kg space-shuttle moving towards with velocity 100 m/s fires its rocket engine. The rocket
engine ejects at 300 m/s. If the final speed of the shuttle is 130 m/s, what is the approximate amount of
exhaust, the shuttle has ejected:
A. 475.9 Kg
B. 4524.1 Kg
C. 237.9 Kg
D. 4726.1 Kg
ANSWER: A

A rocket whose initial mass is 1380 Kg consumes fuel at a rate of 22 Kg/s. The exhaust velocity of fuel is
200 m/s. Find the Thrust that the rocket provides:
A. 1100 N
B. 4400 N
C. 2200 N
D. 3300 N
ANSWER: B

A rocket mass of 5000 Kg ejects fuel at a rate of 5 Kg/s with an exhaust velocity of 3000 m/s. If the
rocket initial velocity is 1800 m/s, how long will it take to reach a velocity of 2700 m/s:
A. 259.2 sec
B. 194.4 sec
C. 64.8 sec
D. 129.6 sec
ANSWER: A

A space-craft’s dry mass is 75000 Kg, and the effective exhaust velocity is 3100 m/s. How much
propellant must be carried, if the propulsion system is to produce a total of ‘ΔV’ of 700 m/s:
A. 10,000 Kg
B. 15,000 Kg
C. 19,000 Kg
D. 20,000 Kg
ANSWER: C

A space-craft engine ejects mass at 30 Kg/s with an exhaust velocity of 3100 m/s. The nozzle exit
pressure is 5 KPa and Exit area is 0.7 m2. What is the Thrust of the engine in vacuum?
A. 86500 N
B. 76500 N
C. 66500 N
D. 96500 N
ANSWER: D
 CT-2

Unavailable Thermal Energy in a rocket accounts upto:

A. 1 %
B. 2 %
C. (10-20) %
D. (20-50) %
ANSWER: D

The flow properties at throat of a nozzle are termed critical, when:

A. M = 1
B. M < 1
C. M > 1
D. M = ∞
ANSWER: A

Which of the following relation is correct?

A. dA/A = dV/V * (M+1)
B. dA/A = dV/V * (M-1)
C. dA/A = dV/V * (M2-1)
D. dA/A = dV/V * (M2+1)
ANSWER: C

For the application of pure torques in three directions, how many thrusters would be needed:
A. 6
B. 3
C. 12
D. 9
ANSWER: C

What will happen to thrust and specific impulse as the rocket is propelled to higher altitudes:
A. Thrust decreases, specific impulse increases
B. Thrust increases, specific impulse increases
C. Thrust decreases, specific impulse decreases
D. Thrust increases, specific impulse decreases
ANSWER: B

The Divergence factor is given by:

A. 0.5 * (1 + sinα)
B. 0.5 * (1 + cosα)
C. 0.5 * (1 + tanα)
D. 0.5 * (1 - sinα)
ANSWER: B

How does the total thrust vary with an extendable nozzle?

A. First increases, then decrease
B. First decreases, then increase
C. Keeps on increasing
D. Keeps on decreasing
ANSWER: A
Rocket A has twice the pressure thrust of rocket B while it has half the momentum thrust as that
of B. If the momentum thrust of B is 5 times its pressure thrust, find the ratio of total thrust of A
to B:
A. 0.5
B. 0.75
C. 1
D. 0.25
ANSWER: B

Characteristic velocity is a performance parameter that relates to the efficiency of:

A. Nozzle
B. Combustion chamber
C. Injector
D. Casing
ANSWER: B

What is the nozzle throat diameter of a rocket having chamber pressure of 3 MPa, mass flow rate
of 20 kg/s and characteristic velocity of 1500 m/s?
A. 10 cm
B. 11.3 cm
C. 12.8 cm
D. 25 cm
ANSWER: B

If a chemical rocket has a jet power of 18 MW, inert mass of 50 kg, a propellant mass of 1000 kg,
then what is its specific power?
A. 34.28 kW/kg
B. 17.14 kW/kg
C. 8.91 kW/kg
D. 25.43 kW/kg
ANSWER: B

Which of the following, Is the maximum energy available per unit mass of chemical propellants?
A. Heat of combustion
B. Heat of vaporization
C. Heat of formation
D. Heat of fusion
ANSWER: A

For a propulsive device, if power available is denoted by P 1, power input by P2, combustion
efficiency by e, then which of the following expression is correct?
A. P1=P2*e
B. P1=P2/e
C. P1=P2/e2
D. P1=P2*e2
ANSWER: A

An isentropic flow at section x has a velocity of 200 m/s and static enthalpy of 360 kJ/kg.
Determine the flow velocity at a location y where the static enthalpy is half the value at x:
A. 447.2 m/s
B. 385.9 m/s
C. 515.4 m/s
D. 408.2 m/s
ANSWER: A
The enthalpy of formation for pure substances is:
A. 0
B. 1
C. Infinity
D. Varies with Materials
ANSWER: A

Inter-relation between Discharge Coefficient (CD), Thrust Coefficient (CF) and Effective jet
velocity (CJ) is:
A. CJ = CF / CD
B. CD = CJ / CF
C. CF = CJ / CD
D. CJ = CF * CD
ANSWER: A

Adiabatic flame temperature is a function of:

A. Air-Fuel ratio
B. Heat transfer
C. Enthalpy of combustion
D. Equivalence ratio
ANSWER: D

Excess Oxidizer is needed to:

A. Save fuel
B. Prevent incomplete combustion
C. promote complete combustion
D. Support propellent burning in casing
ANSWER: C

A Composite Solid Propellant consists of:

A. Polybutadiene and Ammonium Perchlorate
B. Nitroglycerine and Nitrocellulose
C. Kerosene and Liquid Cellulose
D. Hydrazine and Nitrogen Tetra oxide
ANSWER: A

If the energy balance in the chemical reaction within the thrust chamber is thought of as a two-
step process, what is the initial step in the process?
A. Isothermal chemical reaction at the reference temperature
B. Isentropic chemical reaction at the reference temperature
C. Adiabatic chemical reaction at the reference temperature
D. Heating of gases with the energy release from the chemical reaction
ANSWER: A

Among following, the fuel which is likely to releases the most energy per unit mass of combustion
is:
A. LH2
B. RP-1
C. Kerosene
D. Methane
ANSWER: A
In progressive solid propellant grain:
A. Thrust decreases with time
B. Thrust remains constant
C. Thrust increases with time
D. Thrust is zero
ANSWER: C

High density solid propellants are desirable as it yields:

A. High Specific Impulse
B. Reduced poisonous exhaust
C. High Heat of Combustion
D. High Adiabatic Flame Temperature
ANSWER: A

Determine the mixture ratio if mass flow rate of the oxidizer is 3/4 times the total mass flow rate
of the combustion products:
A. 2.5
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1
ANSWER: B

It is not possible to obtain maximum theoretical Specific Impulse in SPR, as it is limited by:
A. Friction
B. Hysteresis
C. Viscosity
D. Incomplete combustion
ANSWER: C

Among following, which solid fuel is highly toxic:

A. Aluminium
B. Boron
C. Beryllium
D. Hydrides
ANSWER: C

The Burning rate of a solid propellant can be increased by?

A. Decreasing oxidizer particle size
B. Increasing oxidizer particle size
C. Decreasing oxidizer %.
D. Decreasing Heat of Combustion of Binder
ANSWER: A
 CT-3
Burning of the propellants take place in __________
a) nozzle
b) injector
c) combustion chamber
d) engine casing
ANSWER: C

Which of the following will aid in the selection of smaller combustion chamber volume during its
design?
a) Slightly reactive propellants
b) Low chamber pressure
c) Injectors with moderate mixing
d) Possibility for complete combustion
ANSWER: D

Which of the following is not a factor considered in the selection of liquid propellant for a rocket
engine?
a) Economic
b) Performance
c) Safety
d) Injector pattern
ANSWER: D

Which of the following is not a desirable property of a liquid propellant?

a) Low freezing point
b) Low specific gravity
c) Stability
d) High specific heat
ANSWER: B

A good liquid propellant must have ___________

a) easy deterioration
b) resistance to deterioration
c) absorption of moisture
d) small amount of impurities
ANSWER: B

Evaporation is a major concern for __________

a) cryogenic propellants
b) monopropellants
c) bipropellants
d) solid propellants
ANSWER: A

At what temperature are the liquid oxygen and the liquid hydrogen kept in their storage tanks of
the cryogenic rocket engine?
a) -253°C and -183°C
b) -183°C and -253°C
c) -253°C for both
d) -183°C for both
ANSWER: B
If the total propellant flow rate is 24 kg/s and the mixture ratio is 2.3, determine the mass flow
rate of the oxidizer.
a) 19.67 kg/s
b) 15.33 kg/s
c) 12.94 kg/s
d) 16.73 kg/s
ANSWER: D

Which of the following will aid in the selection of smaller combustion chamber volume during its
design?
a) Slightly reactive propellants
b) Low chamber pressure
c) Injectors with moderate mixing
d) Possibility for complete combustion
ANSWER: D

__________ are not liquid oxidizers.

a) Nitrogen-fluorine formulations
b) Oxygen-fluorine compounds
c) Fluorinated hydrocarbons
d) Borohydrides
ANSWER: D

A large complex manifold of an injector allows ________ and ________

a) high flow velocities; good distribution of flow over the chamber cross-section
b) low flow velocities; good distribution of flow over the chamber cross-section
c) high flow velocities; poor distribution of flow over the chamber cross-section
d) low flow velocities; poor distribution of flow over the chamber cross-section
ANSWER: B

Non-impinging injector is also called as _________ injector.

a) showerhead
b) multiple-hole
c) doublet
d) like-on-like
ANSWER: A

Splash or Plate type Injector are intended to promote:

A. Better mixing
B. Higher safety
C. Reduced losses
D. Enhanced performance
ANSWER: A

Injector hole pattern, impingement pattern, distribution of orifice on injector surface influences:
A. Combustion instability
B. Heat transfer
C. Design of pressure drop
D. Structural design
ANSWER: A
Erosive burning is more at:
A. Rear of the grain
B. Front of the grain
C. Center of the grain
D. Surface of the grain
ANSWER: A

Negative value of burn rate index (‘n’) signifies:

A. Restartable motors
B. Constant steady burning
C. Disastrous rise in chamber pressure
D. Combustion under very high temperature
ANSWER: A

Burning rate is not influenced by:

Combustion Chamber pressure
Initial Temperature of Propellant
Combustion gas temperature
Oxidizer flow parallel to the burning surface
ANSWER: D

Stabilizers are used in solid propellant motors to:

A. Accelerates / Deaccelerates the combustion rate
B. raise temperature of the grain above SIT
C. reduce chemical deterioration of propellant
D. Support propellent burning in casing
ANSWER: C

Difference in bond energies of reactants and products is known as:

A. Heat of combustion
B. Heat of reaction
C. Heat of formation
D. Adiabatic flame temperature
ANSWER: A

The decomposition of solid propellants to reaction mixture is a(n) ______________ chemical reaction.
a) reversible
b) irreversible
c) stoichiometric
d) ideal
ANSWER: B

Dissociation of the reaction products __________ with the rise in the chamber temperature and
_________ with the rise in chamber pressure of a chemical rocket engine.
a) increases, increases
b) decreases, increases
c) decreases, decreases
d) increases, decreases
ANSWER: D
Which of the following propellants were used in the Titan mission?
a) 50% UDMH + 50% hydrazine
b) RP1
c) RDX
d) Aviation gasoline
ANSWER: A

Thrust termination is done by:

Redirecting flames by Injecting oxidizer.
Lower combustion pressure below deflagration limit.
Rapid depressurization by sudden increase of Throat area.
Using a catalyst.
ANSWER: B

Ratio of grain volume to available chamber volume is known as:

A. Mass density
B. Volumetric loading fraction
C. Web fraction
D. Chuffing
ANSWER: B

Shorter rocket length helps in:

a) more vehicle structural mass
b) lighter vehicle structure
c) greater vehicle mass ratio
d) greater complexity of the vehicle design
ANSWER: B

Energy release efficiency is also called as:

a) isentropic efficiency
b) polytropic efficiency
c) propulsive efficiency
d) combustion efficiency
ANSWER: D

Pulse rockets represents?

A. Two or more independent levels of thrust
B. Increasing thrust with time
C. Decreasing thrust with time
D. Constant thrust levels
ANSWER: A

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Specific fuel consumption is highest for:
A. Turbojet
B. Ramjet
C. Rocket Engine
D. Missile
ANSWER: C
Thrust/Weight is highest for:
A. Turbojet
B. Ramjet
C. Pulsejet
D. Rocket
ANSWER: D

Thrust developed in a rocket is the _______________:

A. Unbalanced Force
B. Balanced Force
C. Neutral Force
D. Unaccountable Force
ANSWER: A

Multi-Target Missile (Indian) among following is:

A. Brahmos
B. Nag
C. Agni
D. Akash
ANSWER: D

Clustering in rockets is done by:

A. Alternate linking of Igniters.
B. Parallel linking of Igniters
C. Linking igniters in different stages
D. Cross-linking of Igniters
ANSWER: B

Multi-staging in rockets leads to?

A. Loss of efficiency
B. Loss of Thrust
C. Integration complexities
D. Excessive drag
ANSWER: C

A rocket whose mass is M1 = 2600 Kg of which 2080 Kg is fuel, consumes fuel at a rate of 26 Kg/s.
The exhaust velocity is 400 m/s. If the fuel consumption rate is doubled to the Thrust, how long
can rocket fire the engine:
A. 80 sec
B. 20 sec
C. 40 sec
D. 160 sec
ANSWER: C
A 5000 Kg space-shuttle moving towards with velocity 100 m/s fires its rocket engine. The rocket
engine ejects at 300 m/s. If the final speed of the shuttle is 130 m/s, what is the approximate
amount of exhaust, the shuttle has ejected:
A. 475.9 Kg
B. 4524.1 Kg
C. 237.9 Kg
D. 4726.1 Kg
ANSWER: A
A rocket whose initial mass is 1380 Kg consumes fuel at a rate of 22 Kg/s. The exhaust velocity of
fuel is 200 m/s. The Thrust provided by the Rocket is:
A. 1100 N
B. 4400 N
C. 2200 N
D. 3300 N
ANSWER: B

Characteristic velocity is a performance parameter that relates to the efficiency of:

A. Nozzle
B. Combustion chamber
C. Injector
D. Casing
ANSWER: B

How are Specific Propellant Consumption (SPC) and Characteristic velocity (Cc) related:
A. SPC =1/ Cc
B. SPC = Cc
C. SPC =1+ Cc
D. SPC =1- Cc
ANSWER: A

Inter-relation between Discharge Coefficient (CD), Thrust Coefficient (CF) and Effective jet
velocity (CJ) is:
A. CJ = CF / CD
B. CD = CJ / CF
C. CF = CJ / CD
D. CJ = CF * CD
ANSWER: A

A space-craft engine ejects mass at 30 Kg/s with an exhaust velocity of 3100 m/s. The nozzle exit
pressure is 5 KPa and Exit area is 0.7 m2. What is the Thrust of the engine in vacuum?
A. 86500 N
B. 76500 N
C. 66500 N
D. 96500 N
ANSWER: D

Rocket equation is better than vertical flight model in giving _________ performance.
A. Average
B. Instantaneous
C. Probable
D. Designed
ANSWER: B

Which among is not an assumption in vertical flight model:

A. Constant mass of rocket
B. Constant acceleration of rocket
C. Constant specific impulse
D. Negligible atmospheric drag
ANSWER: C
Under practical conditions, if pressure ratio increases then specific impulse:
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains constant
D. Becomes Zero
ANSWER: A

Among following, which factor is a measure of rocket efficiency:

A. Mass ratio
B. Specific Propellant consumption
C. Payload ratio
D. Structural coefficient
ANSWER: A

The Mass Ratio (MR) and Propellant Mass fraction (ς) are related as:
A. MR x ς = 1
B. ς - MR= 1
C. MR + ς = 1
D. MR / ς = 1
ANSWER: C

During Powered flight, the velocity loss due to gravity is given by:
A. g x t2
B. ½ x g x t2
C. g / t2
D. g - t2
ANSWER: B

Factors affecting Altitude gain in rockets are:

A. Isp and tp
B. Isp, ς, tp
C. Isp and ς
D. Isp
ANSWER: B

During Coasting flight in a rocket, Thrust:

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Is Zero
D. Remains constant
ANSWER: C

Select the correct relation?

A. (MR) = (1 + λ)/ (ε + λ)
B. (MR) = (ε + λ)/(1 + λ)
C. (MR) = (ε + λ)
D. (MR) = (1 + λ)
ANSWER: B
The absolute velocity gain (w/o loss) in a single stage rocket with propellant flow rate of 7.5
Kg/s, exhaust velocity of 4000 m/s, and initial mass of 400 kg, for duration of 20 seconds is:
A. 1303.8 m/s
B. 1500 m/s
C. 196.2 m/s
D. 500 m/s
ANSWER: B

For a small rocket with specific Impulse of 390 sec, burn-out time of 12 sec, and speed ratio of
1.3. The propellant mass fraction is:
A. 0.281
B. 0.718
C. 0.291
D. 0.709
ANSWER: B

A rocket mass of 5000 Kg ejects fuel at a rate of 5 Kg/s with an exhaust velocity of 3000 m/s. If
the rocket initial velocity is 1800 m/s, how long will it take to reach a velocity of 2700 m/s:
A. 259.2 sec
B. 194.4 sec
C. 64.8 sec
D. 129.6 sec
ANSWER: A

A space-craft’s dry mass is 75000 Kg, and the effective exhaust velocity is 3100 m/s. How much
propellant must be carried, if the propulsion system is to produce a total of ‘ΔV’ of 700 m/s:
A. 10,000 Kg
B. 15,000 Kg
C. 19,000 Kg
D. 20,000 Kg
ANSWER: C

Unavailable Thermal Energy in a rocket accounts upto:

A. 1 %
B. 2 %
C. (10-20) %
D. (20-50) %
ANSWER: D

What will happen to thrust and specific impulse as the rocket is propelled to higher altitudes:
A. Thrust decreases, specific impulse increases
B. Thrust increases, specific impulse increases
C. Thrust decreases, specific impulse decreases
D. Thrust increases, specific impulse decreases
ANSWER: B

The flow properties at throat of a nozzle are termed critical, when:

A. M = 1
B. M < 1
C. M > 1
D. M = ∞
ANSWER: A
Which of the following relation is correct?
A. dA/A = dV/V * (M+1)
B. dA/A = dV/V * (M-1)
C. dA/A = dV/V * (M2-1)
D. dA/A = dV/V * (M2+1)
ANSWER: C

The Divergence factor is given by:

A. 0.5 * (1 + sinα)
B. 0.5 * (1 + cosα)
C. 0.5 * (1 + tanα)
D. 0.5 * (1 - sinα)
ANSWER: B

How does the total thrust vary with an extendable nozzle?

A. First increases, then decrease
B. First decreases, then increase
C. Keeps on increasing
D. Keeps on decreasing
ANSWER: A

If the energy balance in the chemical reaction within the thrust chamber is thought of as a two-
step process, what is the initial step in the process?
A. Isothermal chemical reaction at the reference temperature
B. Isentropic chemical reaction at the reference temperature
C. Adiabatic chemical reaction at the reference temperature
D. Heating of gases with the energy release from the chemical reaction
ANSWER: A

Thrust termination is PRIMARILY done by:

A. Redirecting flames by Injecting oxidizer.
B. Lower combustion pressure below deflagration limit.
C. Rapid depressurization by sudden increase of Throat area.
D. Using a catalyst.
ANSWER: B

Shorter rocket length helps in:

A. more vehicle structural mass
B. lighter vehicle structure
C. greater vehicle mass ratio
D. greater complexity of the vehicle design
ANSWER: B

Rocket A has twice the pressure thrust of rocket B while it has half the momentum thrust as that
of B. If the momentum thrust of B is 5 times its pressure thrust, find the ratio of total thrust of A
to B:
A. 0.5
B. 0.75
C. 1
D. 0.25
ANSWER: B
What is the nozzle throat diameter of a rocket having chamber pressure of 3 MPa, mass flow rate
of 20 kg/s and characteristic velocity of 1500 m/s?
A. 10 cm
B. 11.3 cm
C. 12.8 cm
D. 25 cm
ANSWER: B

If a chemical rocket has a jet power of 18 MW, inert mass of 50 kg, a propellant mass of 1000 kg,
then what is its specific power?
A. 34.28 kW/kg
B. 17.14 kW/kg
C. 8.91 kW/kg
D. 25.43 kW/kg
ANSWER: B

An isentropic flow at section x has a velocity of 200 m/s and static enthalpy of 360 kJ/kg.
Determine the flow velocity at a location y where the static enthalpy is half the value at x:
A. 447.2 m/s
B. 385.9 m/s
C. 515.4 m/s
D. 408.2 m/s
ANSWER: A

Which of the following, Is the maximum energy available per unit mass of chemical propellants?
A. Heat of combustion
B. Heat of vaporization
C. Heat of formation
D. Heat of fusion
ANSWER: A

Energy release efficiency is also called as:

a) isentropic efficiency
b) polytropic efficiency
c) propulsive efficiency
d) combustion efficiency
ANSWER: D

Excess Oxidizer is needed to:

A. Save fuel
B. Prevent incomplete combustion
C. promote complete combustion
D. Support propellent burning in casing
ANSWER: C

Ratio of grain volume to available chamber volume is known as:

A. Mass density
B. Volumetric loading fraction
C. Web fraction
D. Chuffing
ANSWER: B
A Composite Solid Propellant consists of:
A. Polybutadiene and Ammonium Perchlorate
B. Nitroglycerine and Nitrocellulose
C. Kerosene and Liquid Cellulose
D. Hydrazine and Nitrogen Tetra oxide
ANSWER: A

In progressive solid propellant grain:

A. Thrust decreases with time
B. Thrust remains constant
C. Thrust increases with time
D. Thrust is zero
ANSWER: C

For a propulsive device, if power available is denoted by P1, power input by P2, combustion
efficiency by e, then which of the following expression is correct?
A. P1=P2*e
B. P1=P2/e
C. P1=P2/e2
D. P1=P2*e2
ANSWER: A

Stabilizers are used in solid propellant motors to:

A. Accelerates / Deaccelerates the combustion rate
B. raise temperature of the grain above SIT
C. reduce chemical deterioration of propellant
D. Support propellent burning in casing
ANSWER: C

Among following, which solid fuel is highly toxic:

A. Aluminium
B. Boron
C. Beryllium
D. Hydrides
ANSWER: C

High density solid propellants are desirable as it yields:

A. High Specific Impulse
B. Reduced poisonous exhaust
C. High Heat of Combustion
D. High Adiabatic Flame Temperature
ANSWER: A

The Burning rate of a solid propellant can be increased by?

A. Decreasing oxidizer particle size
B. Increasing oxidizer particle size
C. Decreasing oxidizer %.
D. Decreasing Heat of Combustion of Binder
ANSWER: A
It is not possible to obtain maximum theoretical Specific Impulse in SPR, as it is limited by:
A. Friction
B. Hysteresis
C. Viscosity
D. Incomplete combustion
ANSWER: C

Negative value of burn rate index (‘n’) signifies:

A. Restartable motors
B. Constant steady burning
C. Disastrous rise in chamber pressure
D. Combustion under very high temperature
ANSWER: A

Among following, the fuel which is likely to release the most energy per unit mass is:
A. LH2
B. RP-1
C. Kerosene
D. Methane
ANSWER: A

At what temperature are the liquid oxygen and the liquid hydrogen kept in their storage tanks of
the cryogenic rocket engine?
a) -253°C and -183°C
b) -183°C and -253°C
c) -253°C for both
d) -183°C for both
ANSWER: B

Which of the following is not a factor considered in the selection of liquid propellant for a rocket
engine?
a) Economic
b) Performance
c) Safety
d) Injector pattern
ANSWER: D

Among following, which is not a type of Electric Propulsion.

a) Electro-Static
b) Electro-Thermal
c) Electro-Dynamic
d) Electro-Mechanic
ANSWER: D

A Magnetoplasmadynamic Thruster, represents which type of Electric Propulsion.

a) Electro-Static
b) Electro-Thermal
c) Electro-Dynamic
d) Electro-Vibrational
ANSWER: C
Pulse rockets represents?
A. Two or more independent levels of thrust
B. Increasing thrust with time
C. Decreasing thrust with time
D. Constant thrust levels
ANSWER: A

Determine the mixture ratio if mass flow rate of the oxidizer is 3/4 times the total mass flow rate
of the combustion products:
A. 2.5
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1
ANSWER: B

Dissociation of the reaction products __________ with the rise in the chamber temperature and
_________ with the rise in chamber pressure of a chemical rocket engine.
a) increases, increases
b) decreases, increases
c) decreases, decreases
d) increases, decreases
ANSWER: D

If the total propellant flow rate is 24 kg/s and the mixture ratio is 2.3, determine the mass flow
rate of the oxidizer.
a) 19.67 kg/s
b) 15.33 kg/s
c) 12.94 kg/s
d) 16.73 kg/s
ANSWER: D

A large complex manifold of an injector allows ________ and ________

a) high flow velocities; good distribution of flow over the chamber cross-section
b) low flow velocities; good distribution of flow over the chamber cross-section
c) high flow velocities; poor distribution of flow over the chamber cross-section
d) low flow velocities; poor distribution of flow over the chamber cross-section
ANSWER: B

Injector hole pattern, impingement pattern, distribution of orifice on injector surface influences:
A. Combustion instability
B. Heat transfer
C. Design of pressure drop
D. Structural design
ANSWER: A

For the application of pure torques in three directions, how many thrusters would be needed:
A. 6
B. 3
C. 12
D. 9
ANSWER: C
Which of the following will aid in the selection of smaller combustion chamber volume during its
design?
a) Slightly reactive propellants
b) Low chamber pressure
c) Injectors with moderate mixing
d) Possibility for complete combustion
ANSWER: D