A 13-Kg Booster Attached to a 6-Kg Rocket Is Initially Traveling

question 41

Multiple Choice

A 1.3-kg booster attached to a 6-kg rocket is initially traveling at a speed of 175 m/s.If the booster is ejected in backward direction with speed of 60 m/s relative to the rocket/booster rest frame,how fast will the rocket then travel?

• A)115 m/s
• B)162 m/s
• C)175 m/s
• D)188 m/s
• E)235 m/s

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