Ion Engines are the most exciting new rocket propulsion system since the Chinese invented the
rocket about a thousand years ago.
These activities should help you understand how Ion Engines work. Before you can understand
the entire Ion Engine, you need to understand some basics about electric charges.
Play the first three activities to learn about electric charges.
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