Question: Compared to a chemical rocket, an ion engine has a smaller thrust and can only be operated for a shorter time period smaller thrust but

Compared to a chemical rocket, an ion engine has a
smaller thrust and can only be operated for a shorter time period
smaller thrust but can be operated continuously for a longer time period
larger thrust but must be fueled by nuclear fuel
larger thrust but can only be operated for a shorter time period
larger thrust and can be operated for a longer time period

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