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Start by writing an expression for work in terms
of just v and p.
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Expand the momentum part (careful here: both m
and v are variables) by substituting an expression for the mass.
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Note that work is done on both the rocket and the
exhaust. When these integrals are added together, some terms
cancel and/or combine.
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The solution is: work = (final mass) x
(exhaust velocity) x (final rocket velocity)
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This is a tough problem - feel free to help each
other and/or see me for further assistance!
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