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Professional ApplicationAntiballistic missiles (ABMs) are
Chapter 8, Problem 53(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 53PE
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Antiballistic missiles (ABMs) are designed to have very large accelerations so that they may intercept fast-moving incoming missiles in the short time available. What is the takeoff acceleration of a 10,000-kg ABM that expels 196 kg of gas per second at an exhaust velocity of 2.50×103 m/s?
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Problem 53PE
Professional Application
Antiballistic missiles (ABMs) are designed to have very large accelerations so that they may intercept fast-moving incoming missiles in the short time available. What is the takeoff acceleration of a 10,000-kg ABM that expels 196 kg of gas per second at an exhaust velocity of 2.50×103 m/s?
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We have to calculate the acceleration of the given antiballistic missile.