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The discussion centers on calculating the required amount of fuel and oxidizer for a rocket designed to boost a total load of 2.25 metric tons to a speed of 10,000 m/s using an exhaust speed of 4,600 m/s. The user initially misapplied the rocket equation, resulting in a total mass calculation instead of isolating the fuel mass. The correct approach involves using the equation vf = ve ln(mi/mf) to determine the initial mass (mi) and final mass (mf) specifically for the fuel and oxidizer needed.

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why is this wrong...THRUST?? i showed work!

Homework Statement



A rocket for use in deep space is to have the capability of boosting a total load (payload plus the rocket frame and engine) of 2.25 metric tons to a speed of 10 000 m/s.
If a different fuel and engine design could give an exhaust speed of 4600 m/s, what amount of fuel and oxidizer would be required for the same task?
metric tons

Homework Equations



vf=ve ln(mi/mf)

The Attempt at a Solution



10000=4600ln(x/2.25)
x= 19.71
but its wrong. can you help?
 
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The question asks for the amount of fuel and oxidizer, not the total mass of the vehicle.
 

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