A rocket, whose total mass is m0, contains a quantity of fuel, whose mass is em0 (0<∈<1). Suppose that, on ignition, the fuel is burned at a constant mass-rate k, ejecting gasses with a constant speed V relative to the rocket. Assume that the rocket is in a force-free environment.
(a) Find the distance that the rocket has traveled at the moment it has burnt all the fuel.
(b) What is the maximum possible distance that the rocket can travel during the burning phase? Assume that it starts from rest.
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