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  • Oberth Effect

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    Introduction The Oberth effect is a principle in astrodynamics and astronautics that states that the efficiency of a rocket’s propulsion system increases as the speed of the rocket increases. Named after the German scientist Hermann Oberth, who first described the effect, it is a fundamental principle used in mission planning and design for interplanetary travel.…

  • Newton’s Second Law

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    The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. Newton’s Second Law of Motion is one of the fundamental principles of physics. It states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional…