Rocket Knowledge

What is the principle behind rocket propulsion?

• Bernoulli's principle

• Archimedes' principle

• Einstein's theory of relativity

• Newton's third law of motion

Which type of rocket engine uses liquid propellants?

• Liquid rocket engine

• Ion rocket engine

• Hybrid rocket engine

• Solid rocket engine

What is the purpose of a rocket nozzle?

• To accelerate and direct exhaust gases

• To generate electricity

• To store fuel

• To provide stability during flight

What are the two main types of rocket engines?

• hybrid rocket engines

• ion rocket engines

• nuclear rocket engines

• liquid rocket engines and solid rocket engines

Which country launched the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1?

• United States

• China

• Germany

• Soviet Union

Who is considered the father of modern rocketry?

• Wernher von Braun

• Robert H. Goddard

• Elon Musk

• Konstantin Tsiolkovsky

What is the term for the speed required for an object to break free from a planet's gravitational pull?

• escape velocity

• acceleration

• orbital velocity

• terminal velocity

What is the main advantage of a multi-stage rocket?

• Increased payload capacity.

• Reduced cost of fuel consumption.

• Greater efficiency in reaching high speeds and altitudes.

• Improved maneuverability in space.

Which rocket design is commonly used for space exploration missions?

• single-stage rocket

• liquid-fueled rocket

• solid-fueled rocket

• multistage rocket

What is the purpose of a rocket fairing?

• To provide stability during flight.

• To protect the payload during launch and ascent.

• To increase the speed of the rocket.

• To communicate with ground control during launch.