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Grade 12th PassMechanics

A cracker rocket is ejecting 0.05 kg of gases per sec at a velocity of 400m/s.The accelerating force on the rocket is

a.20 dynes

b.20 N

c.20 kg-wt.

d.none of the above.

Profile image of Menka Malguri
14 Years agoGrade 12th Pass
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Profile image of Rahul Kumar
14 Years ago

Momentum of the ejected gases= mass*velocity

=0.05*400=20kgm/s

 

Hence accelerating force of the rocket is 20 N

Profile image of Akshil
7 Years ago
Momentum of the ejection gases=mass*velocity
           =0.05*400
           =20kgm/s
           =20N
 Hence the acceleration force of the rocket is 20 N