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Chapter 31, Problem 56P

(a)

To determine

The momentum imparted to the rocket on the assumption that the whole fuel is annihilated to produce photons.

(b)

To determine

The momentum imparted to the rocket on the assumption that only half of the energy released is used for ejecting the particles.

(c)

To determine

Check whether in part (a) or in part (b) could produce larger change in speed of rocket.

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