AMT (FINALS) Flashcards

1
Q

This law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction

A

Newton’s reaction principle (Third law)

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2
Q

This engine operates independently of the atmosphere

A

rocket engine

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3
Q

This type of rockets are advantageous due to their simple design, with fewer moving parts

A

Solid-propellant rockets

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4
Q

This engine requires forward motion to compress incoming air

A

ramjet

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5
Q

This type of rocket, the combustion relies on fuel and oxidizer

A

liquid-propellant rocket

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6
Q

Ramjet engines operates best at what speed

A

high speed

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7
Q

Rocket engines primarily operate on the principle of

A

conservation of momentum

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8
Q

are known for producing no exhaust

A

Electric propulsion system

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9
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This engine combines characteristics of both rockets and jets

A

scramjet engine

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10
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This type of rocket have a drawback in that they cannot be shut down once ignited

A

solid propellant rocket

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11
Q

In space, a rocket engine is powered by

A

fuel and oxidizer

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12
Q

Where does combustion in jet engine takes place

A

combustion chamber

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13
Q

Where do ramjets depend for air compression

A

vehicle’s speed

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14
Q

Electric thrusters uses what to generate energy

A

solar cells

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15
Q

Ramjets are commonly used in what type of aircraft

A

high-speed aircraft

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16
Q

This engine uses atmospheric oxygen as the oxidizer and functions best at high speeds

A

scramjet

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17
Q

Scramjets differ from ramjets because they operate at

A

hypersonic speeds

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18
Q

It provides the rocket engine oxygen for combustion

A

oxidizer

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19
Q

What speed is the ramjet most efficient

A

supersonic speeds

20
Q

Why can the rocket engine operate in space

A

Does not rely on atmospheric oxygen

21
Q

A ramjet engine works on the principle of

A

supersonic air compression without moving parts

22
Q

Ramjets are efficient at ____, but less so at _____

A
  • High speeds
  • Lower speeds
23
Q

produce thrust in pulsating bursts

A

pulse jets

24
Q

is the part of a gas turbine that compresses incoming air

A

compressor

25
Q

are commonly used in low-cost weapons systems

A

pulse jet engines

26
Q

offer continuous and adjustable thrust, ideal for various applications

A

gas turbines

27
Q

provide extra thrust by injecting fuel into the exhaust gases

A

Afterburners

28
Q

are valued for their high power-to-weight ratio

A

gas turbine engines

29
Q

This type of engine are suited for low-speed regional flights

A

turboprop engines

30
Q

Most commercial airliners use what type of engine for efficiency

A

turbofan engines

31
Q

Thrust ratios in turbofan engines are measured by the

A

ratio of bypassed air to core air

32
Q

this engine transfer power to a shaft rather than producing direct thrust

A

turboshaft engines

33
Q

This engine can improve fuel efficiency by around 15%

A

Ultra-High Bypass engines

34
Q

Turboprop engines uses what to convert turbine rotation to drive a propeller

A

gearbox

35
Q

How do turbofan engines produce additional thrust

A

bypassing air around the engine core

36
Q

What engine were used in the V-1 flying bomb

A

pulse jet engines

37
Q

the primary fuel for gas turbine engines in aviation

A

Aviation kerosene

38
Q

Ramjet engine lacks what

A

compressor

39
Q

Turboprop engines typically operate in the ______ knot speed range.

A

250-400 knot speed

40
Q

primarily used in fighter jets for a quick thrust increase

A

afterburners

41
Q

What material often used in Ultra-High Bypass engine blades for weight reduction

A

Titanium composites

42
Q

This engine is characterized by open-rotor blades without a cowl

A

Unducted fan (UDF) engines

43
Q

primarily spin the turbine in gas turbine engines

A

High-pressure gases from combustion

44
Q

This type of engine is used to power helicopters

A

Turboshaft engines

45
Q

In high-bypass turbofan engines, a ______ increases overall fuel efficiency.

A

larger bypass ratio