A Rocket, Initially at Rest, Is Fired Vertically with an Upward

question 41

Multiple Choice

A rocket, initially at rest, is fired vertically with an upward acceleration of 10 m/s². At an altitude of 0.50 km, the engine of the rocket cuts off. What is the maximum altitude it achieves?

• A) 1.9 km
• B) 1.3 km
• C) 1.6 km
• D) 1.0 km
• E) 2.1 km

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