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During the rocket propulsion, gases ejecting with velocity 1 km/s relative to rocket. The rate of fuel consumption is m10 kg/s, where m is the instantaneous mass of the rocket. If air resistance varies according to equation f=0.15 mv, then terminal velocity of the rocket is:-

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300 m/s
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600 m/s
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7.92 m/s
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11.2 m/s
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Solution

The correct option is B 600 m/s
Thrust force must balance air drag to attain terminal velocity.
m10×1000=0.15mvv=10015×100v=600m/s

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