Question

Pls someone help with number 3

Answer 1

Rocket thrust equation
= ( mass flow rate of fuel burnt ) X (Velocity of gas ejected ) + ( Exit Pressure - Outdoor Pressure ) X ( Area of exhaust )

In this case, we can assume the exit pressure = outdoor pressure and since area of exhaust is not given, it can be assumed to be negligible.

In this case, by Newton 3rd’s law,

Force exerted by gas on rocket
= Force exerted by rocket on gas
= (10kg/s) X (5 x 10^3 m/s)
= 5 x 10^4 N