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Old 14th July 2009 | 15:17
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Mr Optimistic
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The engine increases the enthalpy of the flow: whilst the engine may take momentum out of the gas flow the subsequent expansion in the nozzle gives the thrust. The intake prepares the flow but unless the engine increases the pressure against a surface it can't produce thrust. Otherwise I look forward to a diagram showing how this miracle can happen (hence the ram jet example which makes the principles clear and also begs for a nozzle).
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