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The spacecraft shown below weighs 6.1 million pounds. The rocket produces 7.5 million pounds of thrust.
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It seems like you're discussing a rocket and its thrust-to-weight ratio. If the spacecraft weighs 6.1 million pounds and the rocket produces 7.5 million pounds of thrust, you can calculate the thrust-to-weight ratio by dividing the thrust by the weight:
\[
\text{Thrust-to-Weight Ratio} = \frac{\text{Thrust}}{\text{Weight}} = \frac{7.5 \text{ million pounds}}{6.1 \text{ million pounds}} \approx 1.23
\]
This means the thrust-to-weight ratio is approximately 1.23, indicating that the rocket produces 23% more thrust than the weight of the spacecraft. This excess thrust is necessary for the spacecraft to lift off the ground and ascend into space.
If you have any other specific questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
\[
\text{Thrust-to-Weight Ratio} = \frac{\text{Thrust}}{\text{Weight}} = \frac{7.5 \text{ million pounds}}{6.1 \text{ million pounds}} \approx 1.23
\]
This means the thrust-to-weight ratio is approximately 1.23, indicating that the rocket produces 23% more thrust than the weight of the spacecraft. This excess thrust is necessary for the spacecraft to lift off the ground and ascend into space.
If you have any other specific questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!