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Lesson 2.2 Propulsion - Key Terms

Key Terms

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Center of PressureThe point on the surface of an object about which the object’s surface area is centered.
Compression Stroke`The piston moves back towards the cylinder head.
Exhaustion StrokeExpels the burned gases from the chamber.
Gas TurbineA device that create a hot exhaust gas which was passed through a nozzle to produce thrust.
Intake StrokeThe piston moves away from the piston head on the intake stroke.
PayloadThe cargo carried by a rocket.
Power StrokeWhen the spark plug fires and the compressed mixture is ignited to begin the power stroke.
PropellantA mixture of fuel and oxidizer that burns to produce rocket thrust.
TurbofanA turbojet engine that has a large ducted fan mounted on the shaft ahead of the compressor.
TurbojetA type of gas turbine engine.


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