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Old 12-02-2008   #8
Matt D.
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Re: Topics for my physics project

What about the feasibility of an ion engine in space? Say, compared to a solid or liquid fuel rocket/thruster. I don't know how technical you can or need to get, but the big difference up front is ion engines are low power output but long duration and solid fuel engines are high power output but short duration. Should be able to explain that in simple physics.
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