SOLUTION: A rocket is fired straight up from ground level with an initial velocity of 800 feet per second. How long does it take the rocket to rise 3200 feet?
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Question 644541: A rocket is fired straight up from ground level with an initial velocity of 800 feet per second. How long does it take the rocket to rise 3200 feet? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A rocket is fired straight up from ground level with an initial velocity of 800 feet per second. How long does it take the rocket to rise 3200 feet?
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It depends on the acceleration of the rocket, and its acceleration increases at it burns fuel.
It's complex, it's rocket science.
