1 A rocket in deep space starts from rest and moves in a straight line. The initial mass of the rocket is \(m _ { 0 }\) and the propulsion system ejects matter at a constant mass rate \(k\) with constant speed \(u\) relative to the rocket. At time \(t\) the speed of the rocket is \(v\).
- Show that while mass is being ejected from the rocket, \(\left( m _ { 0 } - k t \right) \frac { \mathrm { d } v } { \mathrm {~d} t } = u k\).
- Hence find an expression for \(v\) in terms of \(t\).
- Find the speed of the rocket when its mass is \(\frac { 1 } { 3 } m _ { 0 }\).