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To: usurper

5.4 newtons is 1.2 pounds of thrust. This is not much, short term, but if it can run for a month, you have build up significant velocity.


10 posted on 10/14/2017 12:43:13 PM PDT by PapaBear3625 (Big governent is attractive to those who think that THEY will be in control of it.)
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To: PapaBear3625
5.4 newtons is 1.2 pounds of thrust. This is not much, short term, but if it can run for a month, you have build up significant velocity.

But first you have to overcome mass. The thing will accelerate like a Citroen 2CV loaded with six fat hippies.

14 posted on 10/14/2017 12:49:30 PM PDT by 60Gunner (The price of apathy towards public affairs is to be ruled by evil men. - Plato)
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When I first began reading, my beady little mind said, “I bet this thing will actually propel a 12” wingspan balsa wood glider 20 ft. Turns out.......


18 posted on 10/14/2017 12:53:10 PM PDT by Tucker39 (Read: Psalm 145. The whole psalm.....aloud; as praise to our God.)
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