1.The tip of a rocket is designed _____ in shape.

1. cylindrical
2. conical
3. spherical
4. cuboidal
Correct answer is 2

The conical design is generally preferred to minimise drag forces as rockets ascend
higher into the atmosphere.

2.Rocket launches can be explained effectively by

Newton's ____ law of motion.
1. first
2. second
3. third
4. Newton's laws cannot be used to explain rocket launches.
Correct answer is 3

The force exerted by the expelled gases serves as the action force, while the force
experienced by the rocket represents the reaction force.

3.Which stage of a rocket is responsible for carrying

satellites, humans, sensors, etc.?
1. Structural system
2. Guidance system
3. Payload system
4. Rockets cannot carry weights of satellites, humans and sensors, etc.
Correct answer is 3

The payload system is responsible for carrying various loads such as satellites,
sensors, and humans, among others.

4.The minimum amount of velocity required for a

rocket to completely overcome the gravitational pull
of earth is known as _____ velocity.
1. orbital
2. radial
3. escape
4. tangential
Correct answer is 3

As per the definition of escape velocity.

5.Choose the best option among the following

statements: Statement 1: As the mass of the rocket
decreases the rocket accelerates faster. Statement
2: The velocity of the rocket is kept low initially and
increased further to avoid atmospheric resistance.
1. Both statements are incorrect.
2. Only statement 1 is correct.
3. Only statement 2 is correct.
4. Both statements are correct.
Correct answer is 4

As the fuel is consumed, the mass of the rocket decreases, thereby increasing the
velocity of the rocket. Additionally, keeping the velocity of the rocket low helps to
overcome atmospheric resistance, which decreases as the altitude increases and the
atmosphere becomes thinner.

6.Select best trajectory mentioned below for a rocket

launch.
1. Straight, perpendicular to the earth surface
2. Curved, west to east
3. Curved, east to west
4. Circular
Correct answer is 2

The trajectory of the rocket is slightly curved from west to east direction. This trajectory
is preferred to account for earth's rotation and it increases the effective speed of the
rocket.

7.The prime reason for launching the rockets in India

from Sriharikota is because _____.
1. it is far away from equator
2. it is near the equator
3. of high wind speed which increases rocket speed
4. it is closer to sea
Correct answer is 2

Sriharikota is situated near to the equator. This increases the effective speed of the
rocket due to earth's rotation and also increases its launch efficiency.

8.Approximately 80–90% of a rocket's weight is

attributed to its fuel. Prior to launch, the primary
source of the maximum reaction force on the
rocket is due to _____.
1. the outer structure of rocket
2. the satellite and sensors present on the rocket
3. the fuel present in the rocket
4. the engine of the rocket
Correct answer is 3

The significant amount of weight is due to its fuel. Hence, the highest contribution in
the reaction force will be due to its fuel.

9.Oxygen is one of the naturally occurring gases in

the atmosphere. Liquid oxygen (LOX) is used as an
oxidiser in rockets to provide oxygen which
enhances the combustion. Which of the following is
the most probable reason for carrying it inside
rockets?
1. The oxygen outside cannot travel inside the rockets.
2. The oxygen in gaseous form cannot be used for combustion.
3. Liquid oxygen decreases the weight of the rocket.
4. As the rocket ascends, the oxygen level gradually decreases with increasing altitude.
Correct answer is 4

For combustion, oxygen is required and as the altitude increases the oxygen level
decreases. Therefore, LOX needs to be carried inside the rocket for combustion to
happen continuously.

10.By combining fuel and oxidizer, X1 energy is

converted into X2 energy. This X2 energy then
accelerates and expands the gases, propelling the
rocket and converting X2 energy into X3. As the
rocket ascends, the conversion of potential energy
to X3 energy takes place. Ultimately, as the rocket
overcomes Earth's gravitational pull, its X3 energy
is converted into X4 energy. Identify the different
kinds of energies mentioned as X1, X2, X3 and X4.
1. X1 = Chemical X2 = Thermal X3 = Kinetic X4 = Gravitational Potential
2. X1 = Chemical X2 = Kinetic X3 = Thermal X4 = Gravitational Potential
3. X1 = Gravitational Potential X2 = Thermal X3 = Kinetic X4 = Chemical
4. X1 = Thermal X2 = Chemical X3 = Gravitational Potential X4 = Kinetic
Correct answer is 1

Chemical energy is converted into thermal energy through the process of combustion.
This thermal energy, derived from the gases, is then transformed into kinetic energy,
propelling the rocket upwards. As the rocket ascends, its potential energy is converted
into kinetic energy. Finally, once the rocket escapes Earth's gravitational pull, its kinetic
energy is converted into gravitational potential energy.

11.Escape velocity is defined as the minimum

amount of energy required for a rocket to
overcome the earth's gravitational pull.
Mathematically, ve= (2GM/r)^(0.5) where, G is
universal gravitational constant (6.67430 × 10^–
11 m^(3) kg^(–1) s^(–2)) M is the mass of the
earth (5.972 × 10^(24) kg). r is radius of earth
(6,371,000 metres). Calculate the escape velocity
for earth.
1. 11.0 km/s
2. 11.2 km/s
3. 11.6 km/s
4. 11.8 km/s
Correct answer is 2

Substituting the values of G,M and r in expression of escape velocity. We get, ve=
(2GM/r)^(0.5) ve= (2 × 6.67430 × 10^(–11) m^(3) kg^(–1) s^(–2) × 5.972 × 10^(24) kg /
6,371,000 m)^(0.5) ve= 11.2 km/s

12.Orbital velocity is the velocity of an object orbiting

around a celestial body. Mathematically it is
 defined as: ve= (GM/r)^(0.5) where, G is universal
gravitational constant (6.67430 × 10^–11 m^(3)
kg^(–1) s^(–2)) M is the mass of the earth (5.972
× 10^(24) kg). r is the distance of the satellite from
earth. R is the radius of the earth (6,371,000
metres). The orbital velocity of a satellite orbiting
at a distance twice the radius of the earth is
approximately _____.
1. 2.8 × 10^(3) m/s
2. 3.8 × 10^(3) m/s
3. 5.6 × 10^(3) m/s
4. 11.2× 10^(3) m/s
Correct answer is 3

Substituting the values of G,M and r in expression of orbital velocity. Also, r = 2R as the
satellite is orbiting at twice the distance from earth We get, vo= (GM/r)^(0.5) vo=
(6.67430 × 10^(–11) m^(3) kg^(–1) s^(–2) × 5.972 × 10^(24)kg / 2 × 6,371,000 m)^(0.5)
vo = 5.6 × 10^(3) m/s

13.The variation of the g value with respect to altitude

is given by: g = g'(1 + h/R)^(2) where, g' is the
acceleration due to gravity at a height/altitude 'h',
and 'g' is the acceleration due to gravity at the
earth. Calculate the acceleration ratio due to
gravity at an altitude half the earth's radius and on
the earth's surface. (given the radius of the earth
is 6378 km)
1. 3/2/2023
2. 2/3/2023
3. 4/9/2023
4. 9/4/2023
Correct answer is 3

Given the variation of the g value with respect to altitude. g = g'(1 + h/R)^(2) At an
altitude half the radius of earth i.e. h= R/2 we get, g= g'(1+1/2)^(2) = g' (9/4) Therefore,
g'/g = 4/9

14.Which of the following options correctly describes

the velocity of the rocket with respect to an
observer on earth? Given, The velocity of the
rocket with respect to the observer = Vro The
velocity of the rocket with respect to expelled
gases/products = Vrp The velocity of expelled
gases with respect to observer = Vgo
1. Vro = (Vrp – Vgo)^(2)
2. Vro = Vrp + Vgo
3. Vro = Vrp/Vgo
4. Vro = Vgo × Vrp
Correct answer is 2

The velocity of a rocket with respect to an observer can be written as the sum of the
velocity of the rocket with respect to expelled gases and the velocity of gases with
 respect to an observer.

15.The force experienced by a rocket is directly

proportional to the velocity of exhaust gases
relative to the rocket and the rate of change of
mass of the rocket. Mathematically it is expressed
as: F = u × (dm/dt) Where, 'F' is the force
experienced or the thrust of the rocket. 'u' is the
relative velocity of exhaust gases with respect to
the rocket. (dm/dt) is the rate of change of mass.
A rocket launches off into space with an exhaust
velocity equal to 5 km/s and the force experienced
by the rocket is 2000 N. The rate of combustion of
fuel is _____.
1. 0.2 kg/s
2. 0.4 kg/s
3. 0.8 kg/s
4. 1 kg/s
Correct answer is 2

We know that the force on a rocket is mathematically given as: F = u × (dm/dt) Given,
F= 2000 N u = 5 km/s or 5000 m/s Hence, (dm/dt) = F/u = 2000/5000 = 0.4 Kg/s

16.Choose the correct statements regarding rocket

propulsion. Statement 1: A rocket is composed of
a structural, payload, guidance, and propulsion
system. Statement 2: During launch, water is
sprayed to dampen the sound waves generated to
avoid any harm to the rocket. Statement 3:
Rockets are generally launched from high altitude
ranges. Statement 4: The escape velocity of any
rocket depends upon the mass of the rocket.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Correct answer is 3

A rocket consists of four systems, as mentioned in statement 1. Moreover, during

launch, high–intensity sound waves are generated, which can reflect back from the
ground and potentially harm the rocket. To mitigate this, water is sprayed to dampen
these sound waves and cool the launch pad. Additionally, it is not feasible to transport
a rocket to mountainous areas. Therefore, rockets are typically launched from sea level.
Lastly, escape velocity is directly proportional to the mass of the earth, not the mass of
the rocket. Thus, the mass of the rocket does not factor into the calculation of escape
velocity.