D25 - Air breathing & rocket propulsion systems
Q.1
Dr. Lee discusses needing to develop combustion systems for aircraft that would be able to travel at about 10 times the speed of sound. What name did he use to describe this class of aircraft?
mach 2
hypersonic
super-speed
ultra-thruster
Q.2
Where in a combustion engine does the chemical reaction between the fuel and air occur?
combustion chamber
compression tube
air inlet
exhaust chamber
Q.3
According to Dr. Lee, one of the most significant pollutants generated by the combustion process is _____.
carbon monoxide
nitrous oxide
carbon dioxide
hydrogen bicarbonate
Q.4
A thermite reaction is one that occurs between metal and ______.
plastic
metal
silicone
wood
Q.5
Dr. Lee talks about being fascinated with taking apart things as a child. What example does he give of something he took apart and couldn’t put back together?
lawn-mower
television
radio
clock