$A$ $5000\, kg$ rocket is set for vertical firing. The exhaust speed is $800\, m/s$. To give an initial upward acceleration of $20\, m/s^2$,the amount of gas ejected per second to supply the needed thrust will be ........... $kg/s$ $(g = 10\, m/s^2)$. (in $.5$)

  • A
    $127$
  • B
    $187$
  • C
    $185$
  • D
    $137$

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