If an engine produces a (mass flow rate) of
100kg/s of thrust, what is the force in Newtons?
To determine the force in Newtons, we need to understand that force is equal to the mass multiplied by the acceleration. In this case, the acceleration is the rate at which the mass is being expelled from the engine, which is the exhaust velocity.
The formula is: Force (N) = Mass flow rate (kg/s) × Exhaust velocity (m/s)
Given that the mass flow rate is 100 kg/s, we need to find the exhaust velocity to solve the equation. Unfortunately, the exhaust velocity is not provided in the question. Therefore, we require additional information to calculate the force in Newtons.