Fuel is consumed at the rate of 50g per second in a rocket.the exhaust...
Calculation of Thrust Experienced by Rocket
In order to calculate the thrust experienced by the rocket, we need to use the equation:
Thrust (F) = Mass flow rate of fuel (m) x Exhaust velocity (v)
Mass Flow Rate of Fuel
Given, the fuel is consumed at the rate of 50g per second. Therefore,
Mass flow rate of fuel (m) = 50g/s = 0.05 kg/s
Exhaust Velocity
Given, the exhausted gases are rejected at the rate of 5x10^5 cm/s². Therefore,
Exhaust velocity (v) = 5x10^5 cm/s² = 5000 m/s²
Calculation of Thrust
Using the above values in the equation of thrust, we get:
Thrust (F) = 0.05 kg/s x 5000 m/s² = 250 N
Conclusion
Therefore, the thrust experienced by the rocket is 250 N. This is the force that propels the rocket forward and enables it to overcome the force of gravity and move into space.