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To: Lexinom

I believe rocket engines are often referred to as motors.


29 posted on 01/24/2013 6:53:05 PM PST by SoCal Pubbie
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To: SoCal Pubbie

Motors: solid fuel
Engines: liquid fuel

On the other hand the two terms are used interchangeably, and in common parlance mean the same thing.


33 posted on 01/24/2013 7:14:37 PM PST by AceMineral (Will work for money.)
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To: SoCal Pubbie; Lexinom
Solid-fuel thrusters are generally referred to as motors while the term engine is used for liquid fuel.
76 posted on 04/12/2013 8:41:24 PM PDT by Squawk 8888 (True North- Strong Leader, Strong Dollar, Strong and Free!)
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