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against what pressure produce thrust in ramjet if it is just hollow tube?
How Do Ramjets Generate Thrust with a Hollow Tube Design?
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Ramjets generate thrust through a hollow tube design by compressing incoming air at high speeds. The constricted mouth of the ramjet raises the air pressure, creating a barrier that prevents exhaust from escaping out both ends. This pressure differential is essential for effective thrust generation, as it directs the exhaust flow aft, enhancing propulsion efficiency.
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against what pressure produce thrust in ramjet if it is just hollow tube?
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Ramjets can only operate at relatively high air speeds. The incoming air is compressed by a constricted mouth. Without that pressure, there is nothing to stop the exhaust from going out both ends.
So the short answer to your question is: the incoming air is compressed, raising the pressure, and acts as a barrier for the exhaust, causing it to only vent aft.
So the short answer to your question is: the incoming air is compressed, raising the pressure, and acts as a barrier for the exhaust, causing it to only vent aft.
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