Physics

Problem

A rocket of mass

500\,\text{kg}

is given an upward thrust of

6000\,\text{N}

. Neglecting air resistance, the rocket’s acceleration is a)

+12.0\,\text{m\,s}^{-2}

(upward) b)

-2.2\,\text{m\,s}^{-2}

(downward) c)

+2.2\,\text{m\,s}^{-2}

(upward) d)

+2.0\,\text{m\,s}^{-2}

(upward)