Ask an Explainer - Propulsion

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Q: What is faster, a supersonic aircraft or a rocket?
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Propulsion
Q: How long did it take the Saturn V to leave the Earth's atmosphere?
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Propulsion
Q: What is the influence of the cone on a rocket?
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Propulsion
Q: Why can spacecrafts keep moving forward even after the rockets have stopped firing?
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Propulsion
Q: Is it possible to steer a plane left or right by reducing the thrust of the opposite engine?
Categories:
Propulsion, Structures & Materials
Q: Can a plane have both engines and propellers?
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Propulsion
Q: Can we fly using propeller on our feet like Iron Man?
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Propulsion
Q: What is the major benefit of a lubrication system in aero engines?
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Propulsion
Q: Can planes fly in space?
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Aerodynamics, Propulsion
Q: How do you know how much thrust is needed to launch a rocket? I know it deppends of weight, but is there some kind of formula that represents a certain amount of thrust per pound?
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Propulsion