The third and fourth stages of a rocket are coasting in space with a velocity of 18

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The third and fourth stages of a rocket are coasting in space with a velocity of 18 000 km/h when a small explosive charge between the stages separates them. Immediately after separation the fourth stage has increased its velocity to v4 = 18 060 km/h. What is the corresponding velocity v3 of the third stage? At separation the third and fourth stages have masses of 400 and 200 kg, respectively.

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Engineering Mechanics Dynamics

ISBN: 9781118885840

8th Edition

Authors: James L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, J. N. Bolton

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