A Rocket with a Mass of 2

question 47

Multiple Choice

A rocket with a mass of 2.0 × 10⁶ kg is designed to take off from the surface of the earth by burning fuel and ejecting it with an exhaust speed of 3500 m/s. What is the minimum rate at which the fuel should be consumed in order to attain liftoff?

• A)5.6 × 10³ kg/s
• B)1.4 × 10³ kg/s
• C)1.8 × 10³ kg/s
• D)2.8 × 10³ kg/s
• E)18 × 10³ kg/s

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