Answer to Question #96273 in Mechanics | Relativity for kelsey

Question

calculate the force exerted on a rockeg if propelling gases are expelled at 1000kg/s woth a speed of 600 m/s

Answer 1

The rocket thrust force

$$F=\frac{\Delta m}{\Delta t}v$$

$$=1000\:\rm kg/s\times 600\: m/s=600\:000\: N=600\: kN$$