Liquid Fuel Propulsion

Definition

Liquid fuel propulsion refers to the use of liquid fuels, such as liquid hydrogen or kerosene, to generate thrust in rockets or jet engines. This type of propulsion allows for greater control over thrust levels and can be used for both space exploration and aviation.

Analogy

Think of liquid fuel propulsion like a water gun. Just as you can control the force and distance of water sprayed from a water gun by adjusting the trigger, liquid fuel propulsion allows engineers to control the power and speed of rockets or jet engines.

Related terms

Solid Fuel Propulsion: A type of propulsion that uses solid fuels, such as solid rocket boosters, to generate thrust.

Thrust: The force that propels an object forward. In the context of liquid fuel propulsion, it refers to the force generated by burning liquid fuels.

Rocket Engine: An engine that works on the principle of action-reaction, expelling high-speed gases in one direction to produce thrust.