BHARATH INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Declared as Deemed to be University under section 3 of UGC act 1956
173, Agaram Main Road, Selaiyur, Chennai – 600 073,Tamil Nadu
Subject Code: U20AEOT01 Subject: Elements of Aeronautics and Astronautics
QUESTION BANK
UNIT -1 Space Science & Evolution of Flight
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Part – A Mapping
1 Illustrate the mass distribution in our atmosphere. 2 CO1 R
2 List down the Jovian planets. 2 CO1 R
3 Define orbital velocity. 2 CO1 R
Define gravity effect. R
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5 List the terrestrial planets. 2 CO1 R
6 Define newton’s law of motion. 2 CO1 U
7 Define escape velocity. 2 CO1 R
8 Expand LEO and GEO. 2 CO1 R
9 Define asteroids. 2 CO1 R
10 Differentiate launch pads and space ports. 2 CO1 U
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Mapping
1 Give the expression for escape velocity and orbital velocity. 4 CO1 R
2 State the Newton's Laws of Motion and Universal Gravitation. 4 CO1 R
3 Discuss in detail about geosynchronous equatorial orbit. 4 CO1 U
4 Explain the solar system and its compositions. 4 CO1 U
5 Discuss in detail about the expansion of universe. 4 CO1 R
6 Explain in detail about Stellar evolution. 4 CO1 R
7 Differentiate Asteroids and Metroid’s. 4 CO1 U
8 Explain the classification of engines. 4 CO1 R
9 Illustrate the classification of missiles. 4 CO1 Ap
10 Explain in detail about environment in space. 4 CO1 U
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1 Explain in detail about the structure of atmosphere 12 CO1 R
2 Explain in detail the Keplar’s Law with suitable examples 12 CO1 R
3 Discuss in detail about the history of aerospace propulsion 12 CO1 R
Explain earth orbits and also discuss the various types and its
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significants.
5 Explain in detail about space transportation. 12 CO1 R
UNIT -II TYPES OF AIRCRAFT & SPACE VEHICLE
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Part – A Mapping
1 List the important parts of an aero plane. 2 CO2 U
2 Define Mast. 2 CO2 R
3 Define pitching moment. 2 CO2 U
Differentiate MAV and NAV CO2 R
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5 Define newton’s 3rd law . 2 CO2 R
6 Define Yawing 2 CO2 R
7 Define stabilizer. 2 CO2 R
8 Define UAVs. 2 CO2 R
9 List down the types of propellant used in launch vehicles. 2 CO2 R
10 List the basic types of fuselages. 2 CO2 R
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Mapping
1 Explain the structural component fuselage. 4 CO2 R
2 Explain the structural component wings in aircraft. 4 CO2 R
3 Explain the structural component landing gear. 4 CO2 R
4 Explain empennage. 4 CO2 R
5 Explain about squash plate in Helicopters. 4 CO2 R
6 Explain about main rotor in Helicopters. 4 CO2 R
7 Discuss in detail about the primary control surfaces of an aircraft. 4 CO2 U
8 Discuss the various types of helicopters in use. 4 CO2 U
9 Discuss the stages if launch vehicles. 4 CO2 U
10 Differentiate SLV and ASLV. 4 CO2 U
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1 Explain the structural component an aircraft in detail. 12 CO2 R
Explain in detail about rotary wing aircraft and discuss about its R
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components.
3 Explain UAV, MAV and NAV and its types. 12 CO2 R
4 Explain the launch vehicles utilized in ISRO. 12 CO2 R
5 Explain re-entry vehicles and its significants. 12 CO2 R
UNIT -III EARTH ATMOSPHERE & BASIC AERODYNAMICS
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Part – A Mapping
1 Define aspect ratio 2 CO3 R
2 What is stratopause 2 CO3 R
3 Expand IAS, EAS & TAS. 2 CO3 R
Define Angle of Attack. CO3 R
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5 List the aerodynamic forces acting on Aircraft 2 CO3 R
6 Define chord Line 2 CO3 R
7 Define Mach Number. 2 CO3 R
8 List out the Mach Number regimes. 2 CO3 R
9 Define lift 2 CO3 R
10 Define ISA 2 CO3 R
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Mapping
1 Explain Coanda Effect 4 CO3 U
2 Illustrate the essential points of earth atmosphere. 4 CO3 R
3 Explain in detail about the structure of atmosphere. 4 CO3 U
4 What are the Aerodynamic forces acting on aircraft? Explain 4 CO3 U
5 Differentiate between Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical airfoil 4 CO3 R
Explain the characteristics of an airfoil, when subjected to CO3
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different angle of attacks
7 Explain the ISA and its altitude essential terms 4 CO3 U
8 Explain the measurements of air speed and its IAS, EAS & TAS 4 CO3 R
9 Distinguish between Tropopause and Stratopause 4 CO3 U
10 Define Lift (L), Drag (D) and Pitching moment (M) 4 CO3 R
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Mapping
1 Explain IAS, TAS, EAS, CAS in detail 12 CO3 U
Explain the airfoil geometry and its characteristics with neat CO3 U
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sketch.
Explain how pressure, temperature and altitude are related in the CO3 U
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with altitude
What is international standard atmosphere? How are the various CO3 U
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regions of atmosphere classified?
5 Explain airfoil and its Charactertics in detail 12 CO3 U
UNIT -IV AEROSPACE STRUCTURES
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Part – A Mapping
1 Define structure? 2 CO4 U
2 List the type of construction of fuselage. 2 CO4 R
3 List the properties of composite materials. 2 CO4 U
List some types of wing profiles. CO4 R
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5 Define ribs and spars? 2 CO4 R
List out the loads acting on space vehicles. CO4 R
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7 List some aluminium alloys. 2 CO4 R
8 List some uses of composite materials 2 CO4 R
9 List some advantages of Semi-monocoque construction 2 CO4 R
10 Define composite materials 2 CO4 R
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Mapping
1 Explain the Structural components of an airplane. 4 CO4 R
Discuss in detail about the monocoque and semi monocoque CO4 R
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structure.
3 Differentiate monocoque and semi monocoque construction. 4 CO4 R
4 Explain non-metallic materials. 4 CO4 R
Explain use and applications of titanium and aluminium in CO4 R
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aircraft.
6 Explain about the thin-walled structure. 4 CO4 R
7 Explain the applications of composite materials. 4 CO4 U
8 Explain about the materials used for aircraft components. 4 CO4 U
9 Explain about the loads on aircraft and space vehicles. 4 CO4 U
10 Explain the characteristics of thin- walled structure. 4 CO4 U
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Mapping
Explain the types of composite materials used in aerospace CO4 R
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industry.
2 Explain the factors affecting the composite materials in detail. 12 CO4 R
3 Explain the monocoque and semi monocoque with neat sketch. 12 CO4 R
Explain the types, characteristics and applications of thin-walled CO4 R
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structure.
Explain the materials for aerospace structural components in CO4 R
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detail.
UNIT -V AEROSPACE PROPULSION
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Part – A Mapping
1 Define SFC 2 CO5 R
2 Define drag 2 CO5 R
3 Define jet thrust 2 CO5 R
Define TSFC CO5 R
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5 Differentiate solid propellant and liquid propellant rockets 2 CO5 U
Define specific impulse of a rocket CO5 R
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7 List out the advantages and disadvantage of rocket propulsion 2 CO5 R
8 List some application of rockets 2 CO5 R
9 Differentiate piston and jet engine 2 CO5 U
10 Define ramjet engine 2 CO5 U
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Mapping
1 Explain the materials for Turbojet engine components. 4 CO5 U
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Explain the following of Rocket engine
2 (i) Propeller Efficiency 4 U
(ii) Thermal Efficiency
Overall Efficiency
3 Distinguish between turbo prop and turbo fan engine. 4 CO5 U
4 Explain the thrust specific fuel consumption. 4 CO5 U
5 Explain how a propeller produces thrust for aircraft propulsion. 4 CO5 U
6 List out the merits and limitations of turbojet engines 4 CO5 R
Summarize the essential differences between piston type engines CO5 U
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and jet engines for aircraft propulsion.
Explain thrust produced by an aircraft engine is best explained by CO5 U
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Newton’s third law of motion. True/False Justify your answer.
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Explain the following of jet engine
9 (i) Propeller Efficiency 4
(ii) Thermal Efficiency
Overall Efficiency
10 Explain the materials for Turbofan engine components. 4 CO5 U
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Mapping
Explain the classification of Air breathing engine and its working CO5 U
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principle.
2 Derive thrust equation of a Jet engine 12 CO5 U
3 Explain the working of an turbojet engine With a neat sketch 12 CO5 U
Explain the working principle of an Turbo shaft engine With a CO5 U
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neat sketch
5 Distinguish between turbojet and turboprop 12 CO5 U
