Physics for Scientists and Engineers 3E by R. Knight, P1.22

Draw a pictorial representation for the following problem. Do not solve the problem. What acceleration does a rocket need to reach a speed of 200 m/s at a height of 1.0 km?

Solution:

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The rocket moves upward with a constant acceleration $\displaystyle \vec{a}$ . The final velocity is 200 m/s and is reached at a height of 1.0 km

Answer to Problem 1.22 Physics for Scientists and Engineers Third Edition by Randall Knight