We can learn a great deal about the overall behavior of propulsion systems
using the integral form of the momentum equation. The equation is the same
as that used in fluid mechanics.
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An Expression of Newton's 2nd
Law (e.g.
= d/dt (mv))
1.
Consider two coordinate systems:
a) Inertial (labeled with subscript “Iâ€