In a rocket, fuel burns at the rate of 1kg/s. This fuel is ejected from the rocket with a velocity of 60km/s. Force exerted on the rocket in N is:
A
60N
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B
600N
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C
6000N
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D
60000N
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Solution
The correct option is D60000N Overall momentum of the system is conserved. Therefore, change in momentum of the rocket will be equal to that of the fuel. Change in momentum of the fuel will be Δmv=60000 Hence, change in momentum of the rocket will also be: △P=60000 Thrust force F=△p△t F=60000N