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OS-UP-6-33 · OpenStax University Physics Volume 1

Solving Problems with Newton’s Laws (Problem 33)

A large rocket has a mass of at takeoff, and its engines produce a thrust of (a) Find its initial acceleration if it takes off vertically. (b) How long does it take to reach a velocity of 120 km/h straight up, assuming constant mass and thrust? Select the answer to part (a).