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(a)
The time interval for which the rocket is in motion above the ground.
(a)
Answer to Problem 49P
The time interval for which the rocket is in motion above the ground is
Explanation of Solution
Initially the rocket moves vertically upward with initial speed
The diagram is shown below.
Write the kinematics equation.
Here,
Apply equation (I) for the motion of the rocket from point
Here,
Substitute
Write the kinematics equation.
Here,
Apply equation (II) for the motion of the rocket from point
Here,
Rewrite the above equation for
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Apply equation (I) for the motion of the rocket from point
Here,
Rewrite the above equation for
At the maximum altitude the speed of the rocket will be zero.
Substitute
Apply equation (II) for the motion of the rocket from point
Here,
Rewrite the above equation for
Substitute
Apply equation (I) for the motion of the rocket from point
Here,
Write the equation for
Substitute
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The velocity is negative since it is directed downward.
Apply equation (II) for the motion of the rocket from point
Here,
Rewrite the above equation for
Substitute
Write the equation for the time interval the rocket is in motion above the ground.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the time interval for which the rocket is in motion above the ground is
(b)
The maximum altitude of the rocket.
(b)
Answer to Problem 49P
The maximum altitude of the rocket is
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation for the maximum altitude.
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the maximum altitude of the rocket is
(c)
The velocity of the rocket just before it hits the ground.
(c)
Answer to Problem 49P
The velocity of the rocket just before it hits the ground is
Explanation of Solution
Equation (III) gives the velocity with which the rocket strikes the ground.
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the velocity of the rocket just before it hits the ground is
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