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Which is the correct statement for an ideal rocket among the following?a) The boundary layer cannot be neglected, and all frictional effects are not present.b) Shock waves are allowablec) Propellant flow is constant and steadyd) The extension of the working fluid is stable, but the flow is not necessarily uniform
Which is the correct statement for an ideal rocket among the following?a) The boundary layer cannot be neglected, and all frictional effects are not present.b) Shock waves are allowablec) Propellant flow is constant and steadyd) The extension of the working fluid is stable, but the flow is not necessarily uniform
Correct Option: (c)
Explanation: Propellant flow is considered to be constant and steady in an ideal rocket. Along with the possible cut-offs in flow, such as shock waves, all types of boundary layers and frictional effects are neglected in such vehicles. The expansion of the working fluid is uniform as well as steady.