How much mass should be expelled

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Q. A rocket of total mass 3180-kg is travelling in outer space with a velocity of 115 m/s toward the Sun. It wishes to alter its course by 33°, and can do this by firing its rockets briefly in a direction vertical to its original motion. If the rocket gases are expelled at a speed of 1700m/s, how much mass should be expelled?

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