In Exercises 85 and 86, use the weight of the rocket to answer each question. (Use 4000

Chapter 8, Problem 86

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Propulsion In Exercises 85 and 86, use the weight of the rocket to answer each question. (Use 4000 miles as the radius of Earth and do not consider the effect of air resistance.)

(a) How much work is required to propel the rocket an unlimited distance away from Earth’s surface?

(b) How far has the rocket traveled when half the total work has occurred?

10-ton rocket

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