Calculating Rocket Thrust
A rocket with a mass of 2000 kg ejects gas at a rate of 50 kg/s. The gas is expelled with a velocity of 3000 m/s relative to the rocket. What is the magnitude of the thrust on the rocket?
A
300,000 N
B
50,000 N
C
150,000 N
D
6,000,000 N
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