A satellite in force free space sweeps stationary interplanetary dust at a rate of 
, where M is mass and v is the speed of satellite and 
is a constant. The acceleration of satellite is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
: Rate of change of mass 
Retarding force 
Rate of change of momentum
Velocity 
Rate of change in mass 
. (Minus sign of v due to deceleration)
Therefore, acceleration 
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