Jet engine vs Rocket engine

[DaveH]

Ksouers

Maxium 20 words.
Therefore your answer(s) are null and void.
And not really the answer I'm looking for, and every one will kick themselves when I reveal the answer.

The clue is the word obivous - easily seen
Dave

 

[b.lindsey]

A jet has turbine blades.

Bill

 

[ksouers]

Dave, there were two answers each less than 20
Take out the word "engine" and you can combine both for less than 20 words.

Now you're being vague. You want a specific answer but aren't giving enough of a clue as to what you want. Sounding a bit like my wife :

I know it's all in fun, so don't take my response seriously

 

[DaveH]

Ksouser
You are right it is only a bit of fun :

I'm not meaning to be vague.
The Clues are the words 'obvious' and 'whole'.

Your wife sounds like a really clever person just like me ;D

Does it help you should I give the answer?

Dave

 

[ksouers]

Well, it's quite "obvious" to me that a jet engine needs to take in air, so I'm going with:

1) A rocket engine carries it's own oxidizer. I jet doesn't.

 

[DaveH]

Kevin

So close - "take in air" change to "air in take" (w)hole - see the rocket see the jet - obvious -easily seen

Dave

 

[Majorstrain]

A jet engine has two holes, A rocket has only one.

Hows that?


Actually there is no difference between a jet engine and a rocket engine.
The rocket engine is just a sub set of the jet engine. According to 'ehow' anyway.

Clarifying Definitions
Formally, rocket engines are a subset of jet engines. But in standard terminology a "jet engine" refers to an aircraft engine wherein the combustion of fuel drives a turbofan or turbojet that provides vehicle, thrust as well as the energy needed by the engine to maintain the reaction. These jet engines require air for fuel combustion. Rocket engines also produce a 'jet' of exhaust that drives them forward, but require no moving parts in the combustion area and usually do not need air.

http://www.ehow.com/facts_5789785_difference-between-jet-rocket-engines.html

It's on the net, it must be true. Or was that the TV? I give up :

Off home now, Cheers
Phil

 

[DaveH]

OK Here is the answer:
A Jet engine has 2 holes front and rear, Rocket engine just 1 at the rear. :bow: :bow: :bow:

It is a visual observation ;D

I'm just too good to be true!

So I'm still the cleverest person in the world

Dave

 

[Majorstrain]

I'll take the title of being the cleverest in the southern hemisphere. :big: ;D :big:

Mind you, the answer had to be handed to me.

Cheers Dave,

Phil

 

[Bill Gruby]

OK Here is the answer:
A Jet engine has 2 holes front and rear, Rocket engine just 1 at the rear. :bow: :bow: :bow:

It is a visual observation ;D

I'm just too good to be true!

So I'm still the cleverest person in the world

Dave

AH --- I bow down to youe cleverness oh great one. :bow: :bow: :bow:
"Bill Gruby"

 

[DaveH]

Bill Gruby

Well if you say so it must be right

Dave

 

[DaveH]

Just like to say what a great bunch of guys you all are. (except for 1 that is)
I feel privileged to belong to such a group.

Thank you all

Dave

 

[Foozer]

Jet sucks, Rocket blows

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[DaveH]

Foozer,
Difficult to beat that answer.

Four words that could be a world record.

For your answer you are now considered the cleverest (honary) person in the world :bow: :bow: :bow:

Dave

 

[Niels Abildgaard]

Jets are holier than rockets

 

[MachineTom]

Dave your answer is WRONG. Rockets on the space shuttle have 2 outlets, the solid boosters have one each. The Russian soyute has 6 outlets, maybe 8. Solid fuel rockets can be throttled like 25% of full power, liquid fueled rockets can be throttled a large percentage.

 

[DaveH]

MachineTom,

How can I be wrong Bill said that I am the cleverest person in the world

This is only a bit of fun - Like the teacher told you at school it is important to read the question carefully. The word 'engine' is paramount.

I didn't mention throttle!

Now we are still looking for the least cleverest person in the world ;D

Wondering if I should put your name down

Dave

 

[bearcar1]

[quote – Question: I want to know the main difference between a Jet engine and a Rocket engine?
Dave
[/quote]

Answer: Greater Terminal Velocity


BC1
Jim

 

[DaveH]

Jim

You are not getting a prize for that, I have already given the answer ;D

Sorry but too late.

Maybe next time

Dave

 

[ChooChooMike]

Jet sucks, Rocket blows

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Rof} Jets blow too, out the back end where the thrust/exhaust goes