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Imagine there are 2 space-probes in space. Both of them start their engines in the same time. The first space-probe has a very low level of thrust but a very high specific impulse. The second space probe has a very high thrust but a very low specific impulse.
Both of them have an equal amount of fuel.
Is this statement true? (the statement is true in my opinion - just making sure I understand the specific impulse concept):
If the fuel is consumed on the first space probe, it means that it traveled a longer distance than the second space probe, no matter what time has passed after the consumption of the fuel.
Both of them have an equal amount of fuel.
Is this statement true? (the statement is true in my opinion - just making sure I understand the specific impulse concept):
If the fuel is consumed on the first space probe, it means that it traveled a longer distance than the second space probe, no matter what time has passed after the consumption of the fuel.