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Chapter 8, Problem 58(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 58PE
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(a) Calculate the maximum rate at which a rocket can expel gases if its acceleration cannot exceed seven times that of gravity. The mass of the rocket just as it runs out of fuel is 75,000-kg, and its exhaust velocity is 2.40×103 m/s . Assume that the acceleration of gravity is the same as on Earth’s surface (9.80 m/s2). (b) Why might it be necessary to limit the acceleration of a rocket?
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Problem 58PE
Professional Application
(a) Calculate the maximum rate at which a rocket can expel gases if its acceleration cannot exceed seven times that of gravity. The mass of the rocket just as it runs out of fuel is 75,000-kg, and its exhaust velocity is 2.40×103 m/s . Assume that the acceleration of gravity is the same as on Earth’s surface (9.80 m/s2). (b) Why might it be necessary to limit the acceleration of a rocket?
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Problem 58PE
Solution 58 PE
Step 1 of 3:
In this question, we need to find the maximum rate at which rocket can expel gases
In part (b) we need to explain the reason for limiting the acceleration of a rocket
Data given
Mass of rocket
Exhaust velocity
Gravitational force
Acceleration