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Question
which term describes the amount of thrust created per unit of mass of an engine and fuel?
a. trajectory
b. thrust
c. specific impulse
d. engine specs
Brief Explanations
Specific impulse is defined as the thrust produced per unit mass of propellant (engine fuel) consumed, which directly matches the description in the question. Trajectory refers to the path of a moving object, thrust is the total force generated, and engine specs are general specifications of an engine, none of which fit the definition provided.
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C. Specific impulse