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yes^ that is true, however, ion thrusters do exist. NASA made an ion engine, or thruster. how do they work? like this:
Ion thrusters use beams of ions (electrically charged atoms or molecules) to create thrust in accordance with momentum conservation. The method of accelerating the ions varies, but all designs take advantage of the charge/mass ratio of the ions. This ratio means that relatively small potential differences can create very high exhaust velocities. This reduces the amount of reaction mass or fuel required, but increases the amount of specific power required compared to chemical rockets. Ion thrusters are therefore able to achieve extremely high specific impulses. The drawback of the low thrust is low spacecraft acceleration, because the mass of current electric power units is directly correlated with the amount of power given. This low thrust makes ion thrusters unsuited for launching spacecraft into orbit, but they are ideal for in-space propulsion applications.
Various ion thrusters have been designed and they all generally fit under two categories. The thrusters are categorized as either electrostatic or electromagnetic. The main difference is how the ions are accelerated.
- Electrostatic ion thrusters use the coulumb force and are categorized as accelerating the ions in the direction of the electric field.
- Electromagnetic ion thrusters use the Lorentz force to accelerate the ions.
Power supplies for ion thrusters are usually solar panels, but at sufficiently large distances from the Sun, nuclear power is used. In each case the power supply mass is essentially proportional to the peak power that can be supplied, and they both essentially give, for this application, no limit to the energy.
Electric thrusters tend to produce low thrust, which results in low acceleration. Using 1 g is 9.81 m/s/s; F = m a or a = F/m
An NSTAR thruster producing a thrust (=force) of 92 mN[7] will accelerate a satellite with a mass of 1000 kg by 0.092 / 1000 = 0.000092 m/s/s (or 9.38E-6 g).
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What has the author C Collett written?
C. Collett has written: 'Fabrication and verification testing of ETM 30 cm diameter ion thrusters' -- subject(s): Electric propulsion, Ion propulsion, Ion thrusters
What has the author John M Homa written?
John M Homa has written: 'Ion beamlet steering for two-grid electrostatic thrusters' -- subject(s): Ion bombardment, Electrostatics
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.
Can Ion Thrusters work in Earth's Atmosphere?
The answer is definitely yes. I have designed, built and operated many different styles. visit my channel on You Tube: 1011basic. All of my ion thruster designs can be built by everyone that is interested or studying the electrical sciences. They are good science projects. BOB
What possible charge can iron acquire as an ion?
the charge of an iron ion is 2+
What drawback of ion propulsion?
A major limiting factor of ion thrusters is their small thrust, which however is generated at a high propellant efficiency (mass utilisation). The efficiency comes from the high exhaust velocity, which in turn demands a lot of energy, and the performance is ultimately limited by the available spacecraft power.
What ion is commonly formed from fluorine?
The only possible ion of fluorine is: F-It's called a fluoride ion.
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.
Can chromic acid have one hydrogen acid ion?
This is possible when the ion is Hydrogen chromate or HCrO4-
what are monoatomic ions?
Monatomic cations with a single possible charge. H+ = hydrogen ion Mg2+ = magnesium ion Al3+ = aluminum ion. Li+ = lithium ion Ca2+ = calcium ion. Na+ = sodium ion Sr2+ = strontium ion. K+ = potassium ion Ba2+ = barium ion.
What industries use xenon?
One industry that uses xenon is the communication satellite industry. Many dozens of these satellites use xenon for their station keeping electric propulsion systems. Both Ion and Hall electric thrusters can run on xenon.
What are the possible charges of chlorine?
The Chlorine Ion has charge of -1.
