How does the necessary energy expenditure relate to the desired speed change in space travel, according to the text?

Answer

It increases exponentially with the desired speed change.

The text highlights the fundamental constraint that the energy required to change velocity increases exponentially with the desired speed change.

How does the necessary energy expenditure relate to the desired speed change in space travel, according to the text?

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