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25th Jun 2000, 15:44

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then the momentum given to the air per second is mv, so Thrust = mv.

F=ma, a is in m/s/s, v = m/s, for momentum per second = ma = mv/s

[This message has been edited by Checkboard (edited 04 July 2000).]