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If the force on a rocket, moving with a velocity 500m/s is 400N, then the rate of combustion of the fuel will be:

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0.8kg/sec
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10.8kg/sec
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8kg/sec
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1.6kg/sec
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Solution

The correct option is A 0.8kg/sec

We know that Force =dpdt=d(mv)dt=vdmdt[When v is constant]

In the given case force =400N;v=500m/sec.

We are required to calculate dmdt or rate of change of mass of the rocket.

In normal cases, force creates change in momentum. Here force is created due to change in momentum of the rocket by emission of fuel (a part of rocket).

So, dmdt=forcev=400500=0.8kg/sec


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