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A rocket, initially at rest on the ground, accelerates straight upward with a constant acceleration of 56.0 m/s2, until the fuel is used up after 12.40 s. What is the speed of the rocket at that moment? (Neglect air resistance.)  

From the time the fuel runs out, how long does it take for the rocket to reach its maximum height? (Use g  =  9.8 m/s2)______

What is the speed of the rocket when it hits the ground?________

 

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  • Until the fuel is used up, in upward motion, the acceleration due to fuel (thrust) acts in the direction of motion of rocket while  gravity acts opposite to it
  • As all fuel is used up, the rocket follows projectile motion
  • As rocket reaches maximum height, it falls towards earth with free fall motion. 
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