Principles and operation of aircraft gas turbine engine
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- Q1What is the primary function of the compressor in an aircraft gas turbine engine?To ignite the fuel-air mixtureTo extract energy from exhaust gasesTo control fuel flowTo compress incoming air30s
- Q2What is the purpose of the combustion chamber in an aircraft gas turbine engine?To extract energy from exhaust gasesTo control fuel flowTo cool the engine componentsTo ignite and burn the fuel-air mixture30s
- Q3What is the primary purpose of a gas turbine engine?To cool the aircraftTo provide electrical powerTo enhance fuel efficiencyTo generate thrust30s
- Q4What is the purpose of the turbine in a gas turbine engine?To extract energy from the high-pressure gasesTo compress incoming airTo ignite the fuelTo generate electrical power30s
- Q5Which part of an aircraft gas turbine engine is responsible for igniting the fuel-air mixture?The combustion chamberThe turbineThe exhaust nozzleThe compressor30s
- Q6Which component in an aircraft gas turbine engine is responsible for providing the initial rotation to start the engine?The compressorThe turbineThe combustion chamberThe starter motor30s
- Q7Which of the following is NOT a major component of an aircraft gas turbine engine?The radiatorThe turbineThe combustion chamberThe compressor30s
- Q8Which of the following is an external factor that affects aircraft gas turbine engine performance?TemperatureAltitudeThrustFuel type30s
- Q9Which of the following is not an external factor that affects aircraft gas turbine engine performance?Air temperatureThrust reversersAltitudeHumidity30s
- Q10Which of the following is an external factor that can affect aircraft gas turbine engine performance?Cabin pressureWind speedEngine oil pressureThrust-to-weight ratio30s