Which of the following is used in rocket propellants?
- AN₂H₄
- BO₂
- CH₂
- DAll of the above
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Correct answer: (d) All of the above
Explanation
A rocket propellant has a fuel and an oxidiser. All three are used:
- hydrazine (N₂H₄): a liquid fuel, also used alone in small thrusters on satellites;
- liquid oxygen (O₂): the most common oxidiser;
- liquid hydrogen (H₂): a high-energy cryogenic fuel. India's cryogenic engines burn liquid hydrogen with liquid oxygen.