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That all depends on how long they're turned on. Their advantage is that they can run for a long time. They will not propel you very fast during short periods, but they will propel you very efficiently.
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Can plasma be used as a fuel for space craft?
No. It is difficult and impractical to store anything as plasma. Some spacecraft use ion thrusters, which propel themselves with a jet of plasma, but the propellant is stored as ordinary gas or liquid.
What is a plasma thruster or a plasma thruster engine and how does it work?
A plasma thruster is any thruster that uses plasma to provide thrust, hence the name. They are usually used on spacecrafts to push the craft into the right orbit. Plasma is the fourth state of matter. It is VERY hot and can be pressurized and can be controlled easily using electrodes and electromagnets. So, it's pretty useful for thrusters. The gas that will be turned into a plasma goes into a chamber. The gas is then turned into plasma by either direct current, radio waves or microwaves. Plasma can also be made by heat, but it would have to be really hot and would be very inefficient. The plasma is then contained by electromagnets. The plasma is sometimes heated even further to be more pressurized and provide more thrust. Then the plasma is made to shoot out in a steadyoutwardway by using electrodes or magnets. And, that's how plasma thrusters work.
How many engines does the tantive iv have?
The Tantive IV (IV being 4 in Roman numerals) has 11 engines in totalThe escape pods released from the underside of the hull have 4 small thrusters to propel them to the nearest planet
What gas does a rocket ionize while moving up towards space to thrust its speed?
Ion thrusters, which are used by rockets and spacecrafts, use inert gasses to propel them upwards. Most thrusters use xenon gas, but other gases are sometimes used as well, including krypton and argon.Please see the related link for more detailed information regarding ion propulsion.
What speed do plasma molecules move?
Very fast.
What are fast-moving gasses that can travel in space?
plasma
How Fast is Shadow the Hedgehog?
SHADOW IS FASTER BECAUSE SHADOW HAS HOVER SKATES WHICH PROPEL HIM TO EXTREME SPEEDS
How much wind does a jet engine produce?
Enough to propel the aircraft very fast through the air.
How do you get free thrusters in incredibots?
Well, first of all you send in 5 bucks or whatever then you can have thrusters for free after you subscribe
What are the parts of a space ship?
there are millions of parts that make a spaceship but the main parts are the thrusters, secondary thrusters cockpit and fueltank
Inside a hockey players water bottle?
Water, Gatorade, Propel, anything that gives fast recovery and energy.
How fast will a 55 lb draw bow propel an arrow?
any where from 200 to 300 fps (feet per second)
