Chapter 3: Problem 6
In the early stages of the Saturn V rocket's launch, mass was ejected at about \(15,000 \mathrm{kg} / \mathrm{s}\), with a speed \(v_{\mathrm{ex}} \approx 2500 \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}\) relative to the rocket. What was the thrust on the rocket? Convert this to tons (1 ton \(\approx 9000\) newtons) and compare with the rocket's initial weight (about 3000 tons).
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