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For a Rocket propulsion velocity of exhaust gases relative to rocket is 2 km/s. If mass of rocket system is 1000 kg, then the rate of fuel consumption for a rocket to rise up with an acceleration 4.9 m/s2 will be

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12.25 kg/s
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17.5 kg/s
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7.35 kg/s
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5.2 kg/s
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Solution

The correct option is C 7.35 kg/s
Relative velocity of exhaust gas V=2 km/s=2000 m/s
Thrust force Ft=Vdmdt=2000×dmdt
Acceleration a=4.9 m/s2
Mass of rocket M=1000 kg
Using Ma=FtMg
Or 1000×4.9=2000×dmdt1000×10
dmdt=7.35 kg/s
So, option C is correct.

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