Laws Of Motion Question 299

Question: A satellite in a force free space sweeps stationary interplanetary dust at a rate(dM/dt)=av . The acceleration of satellite is

Options:

A) 2αv2M

B) αv2M

C) αv22M

D) αv2

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] Thrust on the satellite, F=vdMdt=v(αv)=αv2

Acceleration =FM=αv2M



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