A rocket has an empty weight of 500 lb and carries 300 lb

Chapter 15, Problem 15-134

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A rocket has an empty weight of 500 lb and carries 300 lb of fuel. If the fuel is burned at the rate of 15 lb>s and ejected with a relative velocity of 4400 ft>s, determine the maximum speed attained by the rocket starting from rest. Neglect the effect of gravitation on the rocket.

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