Homework help finding fraction of initial mass of rocket and fuel

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The discussion revolves around calculating the fraction of the initial mass of a rocket and its fuel that is not fuel, given a specific final speed of 1.00×10−3 c and an exhaust velocity of 1100 m/s. The user struggles with determining the final velocity in the context of the rocket's mass and fuel consumption. They reference a previous problem where they successfully calculated a final velocity of 4000 m/s but encounter issues with the current problem on their homework platform. The key equations involved include the rocket equation and the relationship between velocity and mass ratio. The conversation highlights the challenges of applying theoretical concepts to practical problems in physics.
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Homework Statement



Obviously, we can make rockets to go very fast, but what is a reasonable top speed? Assume that a rocket is fired from rest at a space station in deep space, where gravity is negligible.


If the rocket ejects gas at a relative speed of 1100 and you want the rocket's speed eventually to be 1.00×10−3 c, where c is the speed of light, what fraction of the initial mass of the rocket and fuel is not fuel

Homework Equations



v=v(ex)ln(m/m0)
v1=1100lm(m/m0)



The Attempt at a Solution



i think I am having trouble finding the final velocity. I did another poblem were the final velocity was 4000 m/s and i got it correct.
 
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The final velocity is 1.00×10−3 c.
 
that is what i thought but when i try in on mastering physics i get in incorrect
 
Try e100 then e200 and you will see why.
 
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