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If an ion engine with an exhaust velocity of `10^(8)ms^(-1)` could be constructed, what percentage of the initial mass would have to be fuel if the engine were to be used to power a rocket that could attain the escape velocity of `11.2kms^(-1)`? Neglect gravity and air resistance.

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`0.011%`
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