
Thomas M. answered 03/02/21
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Question: A constant net force of 1325 N gives a toy rocket an acceleration of 2.8 m/s2. What is the mass of the rocket?
Solution
Using Newton's second law of motion, his Force law, we write the net Force equation as Fnet = ma and get 1325 N = m * 2.8 m/s2. Solving for m, the mass is 473.2 Kg.