Congress forcing a compromise(d) Space Shuttle design on NASA. Among other things, the space shuttle was the first human space vehicle to use solid rocket boosters. Solid rocket boosters were previously deemed unsafe for human space flight because once they're lit, they don't stop boosting until the fuel is gone. Liquid-fueled rockets can be shut off.
Definition of conductive. : having conductivity : relating to conduction (as of electricity)
Q: Is the conductivity meter measuring conductivity or conductance? A: Conductivity is the measurement of the electrolytes in a solution. It is defined as the conductance in a given volume of sample. Conductance is the ability of the solution to conduct electric current. Conductivity = Conductance x Probes cell constant (K) OR Conductivity = Electrical Current/Voltage x Distance/Area.