An ion rocket engine has an exhaust velocity of 30,000 m/s, but very low thrust -mvex %3D 1000 mN (milli-Newtons). If a small satellite has a payload (non-fuel part of the rocket) of 100 kg, and carries 50 kg of fuel in the form of Xenon gas to supply the ions, then (a) what is its maximum speed when its fuel is exhausted? (b) What is the rate of fuel consumption dm/dt in kg/s?

An ion rocket engine has an exhaust velocity of 30,000 m/s, but very low thrust -mvex %3D 1000 mN (milli-Newtons). If a small satellite has a payload (non-fuel part of the rocket) of 100 kg, and carries 50 kg of fuel in the form of Xenon gas to supply the ions, then (a) what is its maximum speed when its fuel is exhausted? (b) What is the rate of fuel consumption dm/dt in kg/s?

Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems

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Author:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Publisher:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Chapter9: Dynamics Of A System Of Particles

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.60P

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