AMT (FINALS) Flashcards

(45 cards)

1
Q

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

A

Newton’s reaction principle (Third law)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

This engine operates independently of the atmosphere

A

rocket engine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

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

A

Solid-propellant rockets

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

This engine requires forward motion to compress incoming air

A

ramjet

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

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

A

liquid-propellant rocket

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Ramjet engines operates best at what speed

A

high speed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Rocket engines primarily operate on the principle of

A

conservation of momentum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

are known for producing no exhaust

A

Electric propulsion system

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

This engine combines characteristics of both rockets and jets

A

scramjet engine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

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

A

solid propellant rocket

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

In space, a rocket engine is powered by

A

fuel and oxidizer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Where does combustion in jet engine takes place

A

combustion chamber

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Where do ramjets depend for air compression

A

vehicle’s speed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Electric thrusters uses what to generate energy

A

solar cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Ramjets are commonly used in what type of aircraft

A

high-speed aircraft

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

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

A

scramjet

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Scramjets differ from ramjets because they operate at

A

hypersonic speeds

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

It provides the rocket engine oxygen for combustion

A

oxidizer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
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

24
Q

is the part of a gas turbine that compresses incoming air

25
are commonly used in low-cost weapons systems
pulse jet engines
26
offer continuous and adjustable thrust, ideal for various applications
gas turbines
27
provide extra thrust by injecting fuel into the exhaust gases
Afterburners
28
are valued for their high power-to-weight ratio
gas turbine engines
29
This type of engine are suited for low-speed regional flights
turboprop engines
30
Most commercial airliners use what type of engine for efficiency
turbofan engines
31
Thrust ratios in turbofan engines are measured by the
ratio of bypassed air to core air
32
this engine transfer power to a shaft rather than producing direct thrust
turboshaft engines
33
This engine can improve fuel efficiency by around 15%
Ultra-High Bypass engines
34
Turboprop engines uses what to convert turbine rotation to drive a propeller
gearbox
35
How do turbofan engines produce additional thrust
bypassing air around the engine core
36
What engine were used in the V-1 flying bomb
pulse jet engines
37
the primary fuel for gas turbine engines in aviation
Aviation kerosene
38
Ramjet engine lacks what
compressor
39
Turboprop engines typically operate in the ______ knot speed range.
250-400 knot speed
40
primarily used in fighter jets for a quick thrust increase
afterburners
41
What material often used in Ultra-High Bypass engine blades for weight reduction
Titanium composites
42
This engine is characterized by open-rotor blades without a cowl
Unducted fan (UDF) engines
43
primarily spin the turbine in gas turbine engines
High-pressure gases from combustion
44
This type of engine is used to power helicopters
Turboshaft engines
45
In high-bypass turbofan engines, a ______ increases overall fuel efficiency.
larger bypass ratio