A Rocket Taking Off Straight Upward Develops a Thrust of 10,000

question 71

Multiple Choice

A rocket taking off straight upward develops a thrust of 10,000 newtons. The rocket weighs 2,000 newtons. The net force on the rocket, neglecting air resistance, is

• A) 8,000 newtons.
• B) 10,000 newtons.
• C) 12, 000 newtons.
• D) 2,000 newtons.
• E) zero.

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