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Nye Thermodynamics: Basic Gas Turbine Theory
Outstanding information (and a lot of it) on gas turbine (jet) engines. Describes the history behind their development and the theory behind their operation. Well written and includes very informative graphics.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Rocket
Wikipedia provides an encyclopedia definition of a rocket, including information on rocket history, size, types, and more.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Strawkets and Thrust
In this activity, students investigate the effect that thrust has on rocket flight. Students will make two paper rockets that they can launch themselves by blowing through a straw. These "strawkets" will differ in diameter, such that...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Rocket
Wikipedia provides an encyclopedia definition of a rocket, including information on rocket history, size, types, and more.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Rocket
Wikipedia provides an encyclopedia definition of a rocket, including information on rocket history, size, types, and more.