The Saturn V rocket used to launch Apollo 11 to the moon has a mass of...

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The Saturn V rocket used to launch Apollo 11 to the moon has amass of 2.8x106kg. The first stage contains 2.17x106 kg of fuel.Assume that a uniform burn rate (fuel is ejected at constant for168 seconds until all is gone) produces a constant 3.4x107 N ofthrust for 168 seconds.

A.Draw a free body force diagram of the rocket while it ismoving.

B.What is the mass flow rate of the ejected fuel inkg/s?

C.What is the velocity of the expelled fuel relative to therocket, in m/s?

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