How Fast Will a Rocket Go If It Burns Half Its Mass in Fuel?

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In summary, gravitation is the force of attraction between two objects with mass that is responsible for the motion of celestial bodies and objects on Earth. It was discovered by Sir Isaac Newton in the late 17th century and is outlined in his book "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica". Gravitation affects the movement of objects by causing them to attract towards each other, and this force can result in objects orbiting around each other, moving towards each other, or staying in a stable position. Gravity is a result of gravitation and is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth. Some real-life applications of gravitation include predicting the movement of celestial bodies, keeping satellites in orbit, and calculating weight on different
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**Bonus Question** Gravitation

A 1000kg rocket sits on the surface of a Earth like (same mass and radius - no atmosphere) planet. When fired, the rocket engines produce a force of 25 000N. The rocket is designed to reach an altitude of 580 km before the fuel runs out. If 1/2 of the rockets initial mass is from fuel, then calculate the maximum velocity the rocket achieves.
 
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What is the concept of gravitation?

Gravitation is the force of attraction between two objects with mass. It is responsible for the motion of celestial bodies and objects on Earth.

Who discovered the concept of gravitation?

Sir Isaac Newton is credited with discovering the concept of gravitation in the late 17th century. He published his findings in his famous work, "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica".

How does gravitation affect the movement of objects?

Gravitation causes objects to attract towards each other. The strength of the force depends on the mass of the objects and the distance between them. This force can cause objects to move towards each other, orbit around each other, or stay in a stable position.

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What are some real-life applications of gravitation?

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