Definition:Burnout Velocity

Definition

Let $R$ be a rocket which is propelled by backwards expulsion of the exhaust products of the burning of its internal fuel supply.

Let $R$ be fired straight up from the surface of a planet.

The burnout velocity of $R$ is the velocity attained by $R$ at the instant when its fuel has become exhausted.

Sources

• 1972: George F. Simmons: Differential Equations ... (previous) ... (next): Miscellaneous Problems for Chapter $2$: Problem $29$