The vertical acceleration of a certain solid-fuel rocket is given by a = ke bt cv
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The vertical acceleration of a certain solid-fuel rocket is given by a = ke−bt − cv − g, where k, b, and c are constants, v is the vertical velocity acquired, and g is the gravitational acceleration, essentially constant for atmospheric flight. The exponential term represents the effect of a decaying thrust as fuel is burned, and the term −cv approximates the retardation due to atmospheric resistance. Determine the expression for the vertical velocity of the rocket t seconds after fi ring.
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Engineering Mechanics Dynamics
ISBN: 9781118885840
8th Edition
Authors: James L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, J. N. Bolton
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