A note on efficiency of rockets

Authors

  • S. K. Gupta Defence Science Organisation, New Delhi
  • A. K. Mehta Defence Science Organisation, New Delhi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.4.3710

Keywords:

Rocket, Propellant

Abstract

The paper discusses the dependence of efficiency of a rocket on the expansion ratio and the ratio of the initial mass of the rocket and the mass of the propellant. The relation is illustrated by a table and two graphs.

Author Biographies

S. K. Gupta, Defence Science Organisation, New Delhi

Defence Science Organisation,Minstry of Defence, New Delhi

A. K. Mehta, Defence Science Organisation, New Delhi

Defence Science Organisation, Minstry of Defence, New Delhi

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Published

2013-01-01

How to Cite

Gupta, S. K., & Mehta, A. K. (2013). A note on efficiency of rockets. Defence Science Journal, 4(3), 122–124. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.4.3710

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 3

Section

Electronics & Communication Systems

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