What is Thrust force: Definition and 23 Discussions

Thrust is a reaction force described quantitatively by Newton's third law. When a system expels or accelerates mass in one direction, the accelerated mass will cause a force of equal magnitude but opposite direction to be applied to that system.
The force applied on a surface in a direction perpendicular or normal to the surface is also called thrust. Force, and thus thrust, is measured using the International System of Units (SI) in newtons (symbol: N), and represents the amount needed to accelerate 1 kilogram of mass at the rate of 1 meter per second per second. In mechanical engineering, force orthogonal to the main load (such as in parallel helical gears) is referred to as static thrust.

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    Sci-fi engine thrust calculations

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    If I have a motor that is turning a shaft with only a small torque required but the shaft is also being forced into the motor, axially at a large force, what is the effect on the motor here? If Faxial is large, does this effect T and how does this effect the motor?
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    Exhaust velocity of a fire extinguisher

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    Rocket thrust force calculation

    Homework Statement A rocket has weight 10,000 kg and it needs to carry 5000 kg with acceleration 3.5 m/s². How much thrust force is necessary for the rocket to have a flight from Earth to space? Homework Equations F=ma[/B]The Attempt at a Solution I try that, According to Newton's law, (...
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    The total moment when rolling

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    What Is the Required Thrust Force to Launch a 590 kg Rocket?

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    Maximum Thrust force in submarine

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    Thrust force of a rocket ejecting mass

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    How Does Thrust Force Work?

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    How to calculate a jet pump thrust force?

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    Formula for thrust force on helicopter

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    Why is the thrust force equal to the change in momentum of the rocket?

    Hello People actually i want to make sure of this explanation The external force acting on the rocket is zero Therefore : F = mdv/dt+vdm/dt=0 Therefore mdv/dt=-vdm/dt=Fimp(Impulse force or thrust force) Well I have an explanation for this but I'm not sure about it The external...
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    Child jumps on a cart, cart slows down, find mass of the cart and thrust force

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    Calculating Average Thrust Force for Airplane Take-off

    Homework Statement The take-off speed of a given airplane is 250 mi/h. If the take-off weight is 110,000 Kg, what is average the thrust force exerted by the engines? Homework Equations w=mg ,F=ma , F=mW The Attempt at a Solution the mi/h confuses me and I don't know which...
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    Calculate Rocket Thrust Force of 90g Rocket Achieving 80m/s in 3.0s

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    Calculating Flight Angle and Thrust Force of a Gliding Plane with Engine Failure

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    Calculating Thrust Force of a Model Rocket

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