h a l f b a k e r yPoof of concept
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This rocket's first stage thruster is powered by layered lithium ion batteries, all being charged improperly. Once the charge is completely against the manufacturer's recommendation, parallel series of explosions will take place as the batteries are mistreated appropriately. The rocket will then ascend
quickly into the sky. The power from this will be immense, and ecological as most of the batteries can be harvested from scooters thrown into the sea, or phones thrown into the rubbish.
Specific impulse and the rocket equation
https://www.grc.nas...rplane/specimp.html [a1, Jul 30 2023]
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[+] for being impossible in an interesting way. Assignment: Calculate the specific impulse available from burning a cellphone battery* and complete the rocket equation (link) to figure out how many you need to put a CubeSat into orbit. |
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* a convenient unit of measure, but you can use a scooter battery if you prefer. |
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Maybe some sort of steam cannon would be a better application than a rocket. |
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Ah yes, the Samsung rocket. The Note 7, right? |
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