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The specific impulse of a rocket engine is $3000 \mathrm{Ns} / \mathrm{kg}$. The mass of the rocket at burnout is $1000 \mathrm{~kg}$. The propellant consumed in the process is $720 \mathrm{~kg}$. Assume all factors contributing to velocity loss to be negligible. The change in vehicle velocity $\Delta u$ is____________ $\mathrm{km} / \mathrm{s}$ (round
off to 2 decimal places).



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The specific impulse of a rocket engine is $3000 \mathrm{Ns} / \mathrm{kg}$. The mass of the rocket at burnout is $1000 \mathrm{~kg}$. The propellant consumed in the process is $720 \mathrm{~kg}$. Assume all factors contributing to velocity loss to be negligible. The change in vehicle velocity $\Delta u$ is____________ $\mathrm{km} / \mathrm{s}$ (round
off to 2 decimal places).

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Answer Key / Explanation : (1.60 to 1.65) -

1.60 to 1.65

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