Newton's Second Law is frequently used incorrectly in analytical characterization of dynamic systems with time varying mass; such misuse commonly encountered in formulation of motion equations for rocket is illustrated and correct formulation is suggested.


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    Title :

    On Newton's second law as applied to rockets


    Additional title:

    IEEE -- Trans Education


    Contributors:
    Bark, M. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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