Aerospace Engineering Quiz B

What is the primary function of a ram air turbine on an aircraft?

• Generate electrical power during cruise

• Provide emergency hydraulic or electric power

• Enhance aerodynamic lift

• Improve fuel efficiency

In rocket propulsion, what is the purpose of a nozzle?

• Control thrust

• Store propellant

• Generate lift

• Manipulate exhaust gas pressure

What is the function of an anti-icing system on an aircraft?

• Cool the aircraft's engines

• Prevent ice buildup on the wings and control surfaces

• Improve fuel combustion

• Stabilize the aircraft during turbulence

What does the term "hypersonic" refer to in the context of aircraft speed?

• Speed greater than Mach 5

• Speed greater than Mach 2

• Speed greater than Mach 10

• Speed less than Mach 15

Which aerospace concept involves using the Earth's atmosphere to slow down a spacecraft during reentry?

• Gravity assist

• Aerocapture

• Fly By

• Aerobraking

What is the purpose of a thrust-to-weight ratio in aircraft design?

• Measure engine efficiency

• Evaluate fuel consumption

• Assess climb performance

• Determine maximum speed

Tags

CCSS.HSA.CED.A.2

On helicopters, what is the function of the tail rotor?

• Generate lift

• Provide forward thrust

• Control pitch

• Control yaw

What is the primary purpose of a winglet on an aircraft wing?

• Increase wing surface area

• Improve aerodynamic efficiency

• Control roll

• Generate additional lift

In orbital mechanics, what is the term for the point in an orbit farthest from the celestial body being orbited?

• Apogee

• Perigee

• Aphelion

• Perihelion

What is the name of the Russian version of NASA?

• Roscomet

• CosmoTech

• AstroRos

• Roscosmos