The Illusion Of Rocket Thrust
Added 2021-07-27 21:35:22 +0000 UTCA quick 10 minutes to explain what's really going on with rockets. Enjoy!
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Only the best rendering software for FranLab.
Fran Blanche
2021-08-02 14:35:34 +0000 UTCA lot - the sting is definitely gone. Thanks!
Fran Blanche
2021-08-02 14:34:13 +0000 UTCAn excellent explanation and great graphics!
Sadiq Mohamed
2021-07-30 15:00:00 +0000 UTCWhen the molecules pass the narrow part (throat) of the DeLaval Nozzle it goes sonic velocity therefore the air cannot transmit back beyond the throat.
Daniel Bingamon
2021-07-29 01:14:26 +0000 UTCReminds me of the story about an editorial in the NYT that said that Goddards rockets can't possibly work in a vacuum. They only published a short retraction after Apollo 11 launched.
Maarten Daalder
2021-07-28 11:14:51 +0000 UTCThis. Also explains nozzle shape for atmospheric vs. vacuum.
BobC
2021-07-28 01:21:27 +0000 UTCNice one!! Now do bumblebees!!
2021-07-27 22:52:11 +0000 UTCGreat. Now I have to go out and buy some balloons so I can inflate 'em and let 'em loose untied and ponder their crazy trajectories 'because Franlab'. 👍👍👍
2021-07-27 22:48:35 +0000 UTCThat's a very good explanation, similar to but better than the one in my Daily Mirror Book of Space from 1970.
David Peaker
2021-07-27 22:35:59 +0000 UTCI have not heard the pressure explanation before, usually this is explained by conservation of momentum. Momentum of exhaust has to be balanced by momentum of the rocket, as momentum is a vector.
2021-07-27 22:34:54 +0000 UTCLovely video Fran!!
Geoffrey Waldo
2021-07-27 22:13:34 +0000 UTCAll good now Fran! Thanks
2021-07-27 22:09:42 +0000 UTCIt's still broken for me Update- it's working now!
David Peaker
2021-07-27 22:09:03 +0000 UTCNope, I'm getting the "Video is Private" message too.
2021-07-27 22:06:23 +0000 UTCThe Illusion of Patreon Videos... (jk)
John N Nelson
2021-07-27 22:05:35 +0000 UTCYouTube corrupted the first upload, so I had to reupload it with a NEW LINK. Seems fixed now!
Fran Blanche
2021-07-27 22:05:25 +0000 UTCAll good. I can now watch!
Geoffrey Waldo
2021-07-27 22:04:13 +0000 UTCI also get only "This video is private".
Michael F Barushok
2021-07-27 22:02:02 +0000 UTCDitto on the private issue as patron. Might be a Patreon issue…
Geoffrey Waldo
2021-07-27 22:01:17 +0000 UTCSame here.......
2021-07-27 22:00:50 +0000 UTCGot message vid is pvt. I am patron member, what up Fran?
2021-07-27 21:59:39 +0000 UTCI just get a message saying this video is private. :/
Nicholas Wilson
2021-07-27 21:53:38 +0000 UTCAs a complete aside, how close to being fully funded is your zero-g trip now? By fully funded I mean how much of your savings have been replenished by the GoFundMe appeal?
Dr Andy Hill
2021-07-27 21:52:11 +0000 UTCLike you Fran, I had no problem with how and why rockets work, I guess my physics background and understanding of Newton's laws of motion, allowed me to understand. I think this video clears up the illusion and will help de-mystify rockets for the less physics minded.
Dr Andy Hill
2021-07-27 21:49:14 +0000 UTCThere seems to be a glitch at about 2:50.
Robert Sanges
2021-07-27 21:46:37 +0000 UTC
