1 A rocket in deep space has initial mass \(m _ { 0 }\) and is moving in a straight line at speed \(v _ { 0 }\). It fires its engine in the direction opposite to the motion in order to increase its speed. The propulsion system ejects matter at a constant mass rate \(k\) with constant speed \(u\) relative to the rocket. At time \(t\) after the engines are fired, 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 \(v\) at time \(t\).