A rocket is propelled by a gas which is initially at a temperature of $4000\ K$. The temperature of the gas falls to $1000\ K$as it leaves the exhaust nozzle. The gas which will acquire the largest momentum while leaving the nozzle, is

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(d) Heavier gas will acquire largest momentum $i.e.$ Argon

Q. A rocket is propelled by a gas which is initially at a temperature of $4000\ K$. The temperature of the gas falls to $1000\ K$as it leaves the exhaust nozzle. The gas which will acquire the largest momentum while leaving the nozzle, is

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