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So how does all this work mathematically? Momentum thrust is calculated from momentum of the exhaust gases. The derivation of the momentum thrust equation begins with Newton's Second Law, which is: FMOM = ma But acceleration is defined as the change in velocity per unit of time. Substituting this in the equation, you get the resulting formula shown to the right. |
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