A small rocket-propelled vehicle weighs 125 lb, including 20 lb of fuel. Fuel is burned at the

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A small rocket-propelled vehicle weighs 125 lb, including 20 lb of fuel. Fuel is burned at the constant rate of 2 lb/sec with an exhaust velocity relative to the nozzle of 400 ft/sec. Upon ignition the vehicle is released from rest on the 10° incline. Calculate the maximum velocity v reached by the vehicle. Neglect all friction.

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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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