In a rocket,fuel burns at the rate of $2 \, kg/s$. This fuel is ejected from the rocket with a velocity of $80 \, km/s$. The force exerted on the rocket is ............. $N$.

  • A
    $16000$
  • B
    $160000$
  • C
    $1600$
  • D
    $16$

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