A rocket weighs 2000 lbs, which includes 1400 lbs of fuel. The fuel is a liquid oxygen and kerosene mix which burns at a
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 11:05 am
A rocket weighs 2000 lbs, which includes 1400 lbs of fuel. The fuel is a liquid oxygen and kerosene mix which burns at a rate of 30 lbs/s with a relative velocity of 12000 lbs/s. The rocket is fired vertically and we'll assume gravity to remain constant. Find the acceleration of the rocket then the fuel runs out,