Calculating Rocket Height with Changing Mass: Guide & Tips

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To calculate the height reached by a rocket with changing mass, one must consider the specific impulse, mass ratio, and thrust-to-weight ratio. Key equations include the Tsiolkovsky rocket equation, which relates the change in velocity to the mass ratio and specific impulse. Understanding the thrust-to-weight ratio is crucial for determining the acceleration and subsequent height. Participants in the discussion suggest collaborating with study groups for problem-solving. Ultimately, grasping these principles is essential for accurate calculations in rocketry.
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How do you go about finding the height reached by a rocket with a changing rocket mass if you know the specific impulse, the mass ratio (original mass/final mass) and the thrust to weight ratio? Any help you can give is greatly appreciated.

edit: I would show you my work on this problem but the honest truth is I do not know where to begin.
 
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What equations do you have that you think *might* apply?
 
nevermind I went to a study group and we figured it out *hopefully*
 

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