Question

A rocket, weighing 4.36 x 10^4 N, has an engine that provides an upward force of 8.90 x 10^5 N. It reaches a maximum speed of 860 m/s. What is the NET force on the rocket

Answer 1

The net force on the rocket is  846400 N.

Answer:

Explanation:

It is known that weight is the influence of gravitational force acting on any mass of the object. So in the present case, the weighing force given is equal to the gravitational force acting on the rocket. Thus, the gravitational force will be acting towards downward direction. But an upward force is required by the rocket for thrusting purpose and that force is given as upward force. So the net force acting on the rocket is the vector addition of all the forces acting on the rocket. As in this case, only upward and downward force is acting on the rocket. The vector addition will be equal to subtraction of downward acting gravitational force from upward force or force provided by engine.

Net force = Engine force - Gravitational force = 890000-43600=846400 N

So the net force acting on the rocket is 846400 N.