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Old 24th Nov 2012, 15:44
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Lyman
 
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Adding any energy to the system (thrust) was mooted when it was eliminated in the original question. The question had everything to do with reducing velocity, "slowing down". This involves dissipating energy, not accreting it.

I think calling momentum 'thrust' is not appropriate. Momentum is the result of thrust, not its own precursor. The identified heavy aircraft is unpowered by definition.

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