The first stage of a Saturn V space vehicle consumes fuel at the rate of 43800 kg/s, with an exhaust speed of 1740 m/s. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s². Calculate the thrust produced by these en- gines. Answer in units of N.

The first stage of a Saturn V space vehicle consumes fuel at the rate of 43800 kg/s, with an exhaust speed of 1740 m/s. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s². Calculate the thrust produced by these en- gines. Answer in units of N.

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The first stage of a Saturn V
consumes fuel at the rate of 43800 kg/s, with
an exhaust speed of 1740 m/s.
The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s.
Calculate the thrust produced by these en-
gines.
Answer in units of N.
space vehicle

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