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Jet Propulsion

Description:

Jet propulsion refers to the mechanism or process by which a vehicle or object is propelled forward using the force produced by the ejection of high-speed jet fluid. It commonly utilizes the principle of action and reaction, specifically Newton's Third Law of Motion.

Senses and Usages:

Noun - Jet Propulsion:

- The act or process of propelling a vehicle or object forward by expelling a high-flowing jet of fluid.

- Jet propulsion systems are widely used in modern aircraft to achieve high speeds and efficient movement through the air.

Noun - Jet Propulsion:

- A method of spacecraft propulsion that relies on the expulsion of high-speed jets of propellant gases.

- Jet propulsion allows spacecraft to travel vast distances in space and maneuver with precision.

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun - Jet Propulsion:

a) The latest fighter jets employ advanced jet propulsion technologies for unmatched speed and agility.

b) The design of rocket engines and jet propulsion systems has greatly evolved over the past century.

2. Noun - Jet Propulsion:

a) NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft is propelled by jet propulsion and continues to explore interstellar space.

b) The successful landing of the Mars Rover was achieved thanks to the efficiency of jet propulsion.

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