Physical Universe
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ISBN: 9780077862619
Author: KRAUSKOPF, Konrad B. (konrad Bates), Beiser, Arthur
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 2, Problem 65E
An engineer designs a propeller-driven spacecraft. Because there is no air in space, the engineer includes a supply of oxygen as well as a supply of fuel for the motor. What do you think of the idea?
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