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jet propulsion
Definição1
A form of propulsion where a mass of air is accelerated through a large change in velocity, and the body is propelled forward as a result of the action-reaction phenomenon, or Newton's third law of motion. The propulsion unit obtains its oxygen from the air for imparting a higher velocity to the incoming gases by combusting fuel. The thrust is obtained by expelling a mass air flow at a higher velocity than its incoming velocity.
Fonte1
KUMAR, Bharat (ed.). An illustrated dictionary of aviation. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2005. 752 p.
Definição2
(a) The propulsion of a rocket or other craft by means of reaction engine.   (b) A means of propelling a vehicle by ducting a surrounding fluid through an engine, adding momentum by mechanical or thermal means, and ejecting the fluid to obtain a reactive force.
Fonte2
MULTILINGUAL aeronautical dictionary, or, dictionary aeronautique multilingue: english, french, spanish, dutch, greek, italian,portuguese, turkish. London, England: Technical Editing and reproduction Ltd, 1980. xx, 876 p. ISBN 92835016667
Subárea
Engine
Français
propulsion par réaction