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Re: Topics for my physics project
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Originally Posted by Matt D.
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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Star wars T.I.E. fighter (Twin Ion Engine)
Ion Engines are already used in todays exploration satallites for long distances. But in the case of star wars, the ion engines would be the worst thing for a fighter engine for deep space combat. 
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