Provide the Definition of Thrust.
Answer – Thrust refers to a reaction force that propels an object forward or upward and is perpendicular to a surface.
Explanation:
Thrust is a vector quantity, i.e., it has both magnitude and direction. The unit of thrust in the International System of Units (SI) is the newton (N). So, 1 Newton of thrust is the force needed to accelerate 1 kilogram of mass at the rate of 1 meter per second squared.
Thrust is typically generated by engines or propulsion systems. In aviation, for example, jet or rocket engines expel high-speed exhaust gases to produce thrust and propel the aircraft forward. In automobiles, internal combustion engines generate thrust by burning fuel and expelling exhaust gases. This thrust drives the vehicle forward.
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