Kaura said:I do not have much experience with this sort of equation but I believe that the equation for thrust to weight ratio is T/W where T is the force of the thrust and W is the weight of the given body measured in Newtons hope this helps
j doe said:so based on your equation, would it be 3 / 2945.1 N? that would equal 0.00101864113. what would the units be?
how do i do that?Kaura said:I think you would have to find the force of thrust so that T/W would be equivalent to 3/1
Do you know what a ratio is?j doe said:how do i do that?
do i multiply 2945.1 by 3? I'm not quite sure how to find the thrust.SteamKing said:Do you know what a ratio is?
Here's an example:
The ratio of centimeters to meters is 100 to 1.
You are asked to find the thrust such that a thrust to weight ratio of 3 to 1 is obtained. You have already determined the weight of the rocket.
weight = mass × acceleration due to gravityj doe said:do i multiply 2945.1 by 3? I'm not quite sure how to find the thrust.
thrust = 2945.1 N x 3 = 8835.3 N?SteamKing said:weight = mass × acceleration due to gravity
You calculated the weight of the rocket in Post #1 (2945.1 N)
You want the thrust o this rocket to be 3 times its weight.
Therefore, the thrust = ?
j doe said:thrust = 2945.1 N x 3 = 8835.3 N?
That looks OK.j doe said:thrust = 2945.1 N x 3 = 8835.3 N?
The purpose of a rocket sitting on a launch pad is to prepare for launch into space. Rockets are used to carry satellites, spacecraft, and astronauts into orbit or on interplanetary journeys.
The rocket on the launch pad weighs 300 kg. This includes the weight of the rocket itself, as well as any fuel, equipment, and payload that may be attached to it.
Thrust is the force produced by a rocket engine that propels the rocket forward. It is important for a rocket because without thrust, the rocket would not be able to lift off from the launch pad and reach its intended destination.
The amount of thrust needed for a rocket on a launch pad is typically lower than the thrust needed during liftoff. This is because the rocket is not yet in motion and does not need as much force to overcome gravity and other forces acting against it.
The thrust needed for a rocket on a launch pad is determined by several factors, including the weight of the rocket, the weight of the payload, the force of gravity, and any external forces such as wind or atmospheric conditions. The type and power of the rocket engine also play a role in determining the necessary thrust.