GATE 2012 Aerospace Engg. Q23: Rocket Specific Impulse Normalization - Mars Crater

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Aerospace Engineering > GATE 2012 > Rocket Propulsion

A rocket is to be launched from the bottom of a very deep crater on Mars for earth return. The specific impulse of the rocket, measured in seconds, is to be normalized by the acceleration due to gravity at

A

the bottom of the crater on Mars.

B

Mars standard "sea level".

C

earth's standard sea level.

D

the same depth of the crater on earth.

Correct : c

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