Meaning of specific impulse
Meaning of specific impulse
Instructions: Answer the questions below. do submit your work in a professional-looking format. Do not copy-and-paste answers; use your own words.
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- What are the advantages of using solid propellant rockets?
- Explain the difference between a chemical engine and an ion engine.
- Explain what specific impulse means.
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