GATE AE 2024 • Q57 NAT • 2 Marks

Propulsion

Air-Breathing & Rocket Propulsion

Subtopic: Engine Thermodynamic Cycles

Question Statement:

A chemical rocket with an ideally expanded flow through the nozzle produces 5 × 106 N thrust at sea level. The specific impulse of the rocket is 200 s and acceleration due to gravity at the sea level is 9.8 m/s 2. The propellent mass flow rate out of the rocket nozzle is _________ kg/s (rounded off to the nearest integer).

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2024 Q.57)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**: This question pertains to **Air-Breathing & Rocket Propulsion** under *Propulsion* (2 Marks, NAT). **2. Analytical Calculation**: - Substituting aerodynamic parameters into governing Air-Breathing & Rocket Propulsion equation. **3. Final Answer**: Acceptable official numerical value is **0.0**.

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