Rocket firing in space


Assignment:

A rocket, which is in deep space and initially at rest relative to an inertial reference frame, has a mass of 265*10^105 kg, of which 200*10^5 kg is fuel. The engine is fired for 250s, during which fuel is consumed at the rate of 480 kg/s. The speed of the exhaust product relative to the rocket is 3.23 km/s.

a) What is the rocket's thrust?
b) What is the mass of the rocket after the 250s firing?
c) What is the speed of the rocket after the 250s firing?

Solution Preview :

Prepared by a verified Expert
Physics: Rocket firing in space
Reference No:- TGS01885305

Now Priced at $30 (50% Discount)

Recommended (93%)

Rated (4.5/5)