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Propulsion

Action of driving or pushing forward.

thrust generation movement drive

Propulsion refers to the action of driving or pushing forward, typically involving mechanisms that generate thrust for movement in vehicles such as aircraft, rockets, boats, and cars.

Etymology

Propulsion comes from the Latin word 'propellere,' meaning ‘to drive forward.’

Explain Like I’m 5

Propulsion is how things move forward, like a rocket blasting off or a car driving down the road.

Fun Facts

Newton's third law of motion explains propulsion: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction
Early forms of propulsion included sails and animal power
Modern propulsion systems use jet engines, rockets, or electric motors

FAQ

What is propulsion? It's the force that moves an object forward
How does it work? Propulsion systems use energy to create a force in one direction
What are some examples? Rockets, cars, and airplanes all use propulsion

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

motion movement

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

rocket propulsion jet propulsion sail power wheel drive

Meronyms — Parts or Components

thrust force

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

vehicle transportation

Indexes

engineering functional mechanical

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