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Past exam of the physics 1 paper of the University of Oxford 2017 resit 8 d Solution by
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The specified rocket fuel fraction gives , so . Imposing yieldsThen fixesNumerically,The associated constant mass loss rate is . The initial upward thrust acceleration already exceeds and increases as mass falls, so the downward speed decreases monotonically to zero. This calculation assumes constant lunar gravitational acceleration, constant relative rocket exhaust speed, and negligible drag.
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