A 958-N Rocket Is Coming in for a Vertical Landing

question 66

Short Answer

A 958-N rocket is coming in for a vertical landing. It starts with a downward speed of 25
m/s and must reduce its speed to 0 m/s in 8.0 s for the final landing.
(a) During this landing maneuver, what must be the thrust due to the rocket's engines?
(b) What must be the direction of the engine thrust force?

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