Quiz: QZ-20251105-89596

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QZ-20251105-89596

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Rockets and propulsion systems

Difficulty: Level 3 - Medium

Questions: 10

Generated: November 05, 2025 at 05:04 PM

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Instructions: Select an answer for each question and click "Check Answer" to see if you're correct. Then view the explanation to learn more!

1 What is the primary function of a rocket engine?

A) To provide electrical power to the spacecraft.

B) To generate lift like an airplane wing.

C) To store fuel for long duration.

D) To create thrust by expelling mass.

Correct Answer: D
Explanation: A rocket engine creates thrust by expelling mass at high speed, which is based on Newton's third law of motion.

2 Which type of propulsion system uses liquid fuels?

A) Solid rocket motors.

B) Ion thrusters.

C) Hybrid engines.

D) Liquid rocket engines.

Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Liquid rocket engines use liquid propellants that are combined and ignited to produce thrust.

3 What does the term 'specific impulse' (Isp) refer to in rocketry?

A) The maximum altitude of the rocket.

B) The efficiency of a rocket engine.

C) The total energy of the rocket.

D) The amount of thrust produced per unit of fuel.

Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Specific impulse (Isp) is a measure of how efficiently a rocket engine uses propellant, defined as thrust produced per unit weight flow of propellant.

4 What is the main advantage of using solid rocket boosters?

A) They provide high thrust-to-weight ratio.

B) They are more complex than liquid rockets.

C) They can be turned on and off.

D) They are reusable.

Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Solid rocket boosters provide a high thrust-to-weight ratio, making them effective for initial launch phases.

5 What is the purpose of staging in a rocket launch?

A) To ensure the rocket stays upright.

B) To reduce weight as fuel is consumed.

C) To create more noise.

D) To increase aerodynamic drag.

Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Staging allows rockets to discard empty fuel tanks, reducing weight and improving efficiency as they ascend.

6 Which of the following propulsion methods is known for its high efficiency in space?

A) Nuclear thermal propulsion.

B) Chemical rockets.

C) Electric ion thrusters.

D) Hybrid propulsion systems.

Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Electric ion thrusters are known for their high efficiency and are capable of operating for extended periods in space.

7 What is the primary component of a liquid rocket engine's combustion chamber?

A) Solid propellant.

B) Fuel and oxidizer mixture.

C) Cooling system.

D) Oxidizer only.

Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The combustion chamber of a liquid rocket engine contains a mixture of fuel and oxidizer that is ignited to produce thrust.

8 What phenomenon causes a rocket to experience drag during ascent?

A) Thrust.

B) Gravity.

C) Aerodynamic forces.

D) Atmospheric pressure.

Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Aerodynamic forces cause drag on the rocket as it moves through the atmosphere, opposing its thrust.

9 Which rocket propulsion system is primarily used for deep-space missions?

A) Air-breathing engines.

B) Solid fuel boosters.

C) Nuclear thermal propulsion.

D) Liquid bipropellant engines.

Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Nuclear thermal propulsion is used for deep-space missions due to its high efficiency and capability for long-duration operations.

10 What does the term 'payload' refer to in rocketry?

A) The fuel capacity of the rocket.

B) The thrust produced by the engine.

C) The cargo carried by the rocket.

D) The weight of the rocket itself.

Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The payload refers to the cargo or equipment that the rocket is carrying into space, such as satellites or scientific instruments.

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