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A rocket maintains a constant thrust F, giving it an acceleration Of g (i.e., 9.8 m/s2), (...

A rocket maintains a constant thrust F, giving it an acceleration Of g (i.e., 9.8 m/s2), (a) If classical physics were valid, how long would it take for the rocket's speed to reach 0.99c? (b) Using the result of Exercise 1 17(c), how long will it really take to reach 0.99c?

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