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Reaction Propulsion Engines

Description:

Reaction propulsion engines refer to a type of engines that generate forward thrust by utilizing the principle of Newton's third law of motion - for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. These engines expel a stream of propellant at high velocities in the opposite direction to generate propulsion.

Sample Sentences:

1. The spaceship was equipped with powerful reaction propulsion engines enabling it to travel at incredible speeds.
2. Reaction propulsion engines are commonly found in various aircraft like jet planes, helicopters, and even drones.
3. The spacecraft's reaction propulsion engines allowed it to escape the Earth's gravitational pull and venture into outer space.
4. The efficiency and reliability of reaction propulsion engines have greatly revolutionized the field of modern transportation.

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