Talk:Thrust

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[edit] Rocket boosters

Are we sure that we got the space shuttle thing right? Holly goosh. Thrust is for babies. Because it seems to only have an acceleration of 7.2 m/s^2. Thats kind of slow isn't it? Even though one minute later it will be going at 1500km/h, but that would take a minute! Surely space shuttles accelerate faster than that. Pseudoanonymous 23:11, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Information on Thrust

I have been listening to an exchange about what thrust is. The technical definitions do not help, so is thrust the force of the gases pushed through a jet engine and out the exhaust, or is it the force of the gases against the front of the engine.

An explanation would be greatly appreciated as soon as possible. (Its getting pretty heated here)

Thanks in advance for anyone's response or everyone's!

Cnfusd in MO Fshngoddes 10:31, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Inaccurate Diagram

The diagram showing lift, weight, thrust and drag is not entirely correct. In UNACCELERATED flight all OPPOSING forces are equal. The diagram shows thrust being greater than drag, thus the aircraft must be accelerating. The article should note this or replace the diagram with an accurate one. Also, a diagram that shows the poper relationship between the 4 forces should show lift and weight being greater than thrust and drag. 163.118.44.134 18:22, 12 June 2007 (UTC)