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From the tool guide: common questions about Rocket Thrust & Launch Simulator
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What is specific impulse?
A measure of engine efficiency: the exhaust speed divided by g. Higher Isp means more velocity from the same fuel.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upWhy do rockets need so much fuel?
The rocket equation is logarithmic: to gain more speed you must carry exponentially more fuel.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upKey ideas
- Thrust = exhaust speed × mass of fuel burned per second.
- A rocket lifts off only if thrust > weight.
- Δv = vₑ ln(m₀ / m_f) (the rocket equation).
- Burning fuel makes the rocket lighter, so it accelerates faster.
Things to try
- Launch with too little throttle and watch it stay on the pad.
- Double the fuel and compare the height reached.
- Raise Isp to 450 s.
Where this is used
Space agencies use the rocket equation to plan every mission from satellites to Mars.
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