Two rockets take of at the same time. - The Vanguard Rocket's height in miles at time t hours is given by hv(t) = t el.1t %3D - The Titan Rocket's height in miles at time t hour is given by h7(t) = 4 t2 7.1. Which one is traveling faster after 1 hour? Provide justification for your answer. 7.2. Compare their accelerations at 1 hour. 7.3. Which one is traveling faster after 2 hours? Provide justification for your answer.

Two rockets take of at the same time. - The Vanguard Rocket's height in miles at time t hours is given by hv(t) = t el.1t %3D - The Titan Rocket's height in miles at time t hour is given by h7(t) = 4 t2 7.1. Which one is traveling faster after 1 hour? Provide justification for your answer. 7.2. Compare their accelerations at 1 hour. 7.3. Which one is traveling faster after 2 hours? Provide justification for your answer.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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