The Rocket Equation In a Form suitable for practical calculations:
V = g*Isp* ln[(Wp+Wi+WL) / (Wi+WL)]
V = Velocity, m/sec Wp = Propellant Wt., kg
g = 9.8066 m/sec2 Wi = Inert Wt., kg
Isp = Specific Impulse, sec WL = Payload Wt., kg
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