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A rocket in space (no friction or resistance to motion)

Chapter 6, Problem 10P

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QUESTION: Problem 10PA rocket in space (no friction or resistance to motion) can expel gases relative to itself at some high velocity V. Is V the upper limit to the rocket's ultimate velocity?

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QUESTION: Problem 10PA rocket in space (no friction or resistance to motion) can expel gases relative to itself at some high velocity V. Is V the upper limit to the rocket's ultimate velocity?

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The ultimate velocity V of the rocket depends on the friction or resistance to the motion and the thrust obtained by expelling the gases out of its nozzle.

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