What is the primary principle behind ion propulsion systems? A) Expanding high-pressure gases B) Accelerating charged particles using electromagnetic fields C) Using chemical reactions to produce thrust D) Converting nuclear energy into kinetic energy Answer: B) Accelerating charged particles using electromagnetic fields 2. Which type of propulsion system utilizes nuclear fusion as a power source? … Read more
What is the primary purpose of spacecraft dynamics? A) To manage spacecraft communication systems B) To understand and control the motion of spacecraft C) To develop spacecraft propulsion systems D) To design spacecraft power systems Answer: B) To understand and control the motion of spacecraft 2. Which of the following equations describes the rotational dynamics … Read more
What does the term ‘stability’ refer to in control systems? A) The system’s ability to return to equilibrium after a disturbance B) The system’s response time C) The system’s output accuracy D) The system’s ability to process inputs Answer: A) The system’s ability to return to equilibrium after a disturbance 2. Which method is used … Read more
What is the primary purpose of an automatic control system? A) To manually adjust system parameters B) To maintain the desired output by automatically adjusting inputs C) To monitor system performance without making changes D) To predict future system behavior Answer: B) To maintain the desired output by automatically adjusting inputs 2. In an automatic … Read more
What does PID stand for in control systems? A) Proportional-Integral-Derivative B) Proportional-Integration-Differentiation C) Proportional-Inductive-Differential D) Proportional-Inverse-Differential Answer: A) Proportional-Integral-Derivative 2. In control systems, what is the primary function of the Proportional (P) term in a PID controller? A) To eliminate steady-state error B) To provide a corrective action proportional to the error C) To integrate … Read more
What is the primary purpose of Finite Element Analysis (FEA)? A) To simulate fluid dynamics B) To solve partial differential equations over complex geometries C) To optimize mechanical design D) To analyze time-dependent phenomena Answer: B) To solve partial differential equations over complex geometries 2. In FEA, what does a ‘node’ represent? A) A connection … Read more
What does CFD stand for in the context of aeronautical engineering? A) Computational Fluid Dynamics B) Computational Force Dynamics C) Computational Flight Dynamics D) Computational Fluid Design Answer: A) Computational Fluid Dynamics 2. Which governing equations are primarily solved in CFD? A) Navier-Stokes Equations B) Maxwell’s Equations C) Schrödinger’s Equation D) Poisson’s Equation Answer: A) … Read more
Which method is commonly used for solving the Navier-Stokes equations in computational fluid dynamics (CFD)? A) Finite Difference Method B) Finite Element Method C) Finite Volume Method D) Boundary Element Method Answer: C) Finite Volume Method 2. What is the primary purpose of using a vortex lattice method (VLM) in aerodynamic analysis? A) To calculate … Read more
What does the term ‘modulation’ refer to in communication systems? A) The process of encoding data into signals B) The process of decoding signals into data C) The process of amplifying signals D) The process of filtering signals Answer: A) The process of encoding data into signals 2. Which modulation technique varies the amplitude of … Read more
Which of the following is a common control system used in aircraft autopilot systems? A) Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) Controller B) Proportional Controller C) Integral Controller D) Derivative Controller Answer: A) Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) Controller 2. What is the main purpose of a feedback control system? A) To enhance the system’s stability by adjusting control inputs based on … Read more