stackyFACTSWhy use fire when you can use electromagnetic bullying?
Why use fire when you can use electromagnetic bullying? A magnetoplasmadynamic thruster turns gas into plasma, which is highly conductive. By running a massive electrical current through this plasma inside a magnetic field, it triggers a Lorentz force. This fundamental law of electromagnetism physically shoves the plasma out the exhaust at terrifying speeds, providing incredible efficiency for traversing the terrifying void of deep space.
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