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A 6.5 kg model rocket produces 75 N of upward thrust as it shoots upward from the launchpad. What is it's acceleration in m/s2?

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Hello!


\large\boxed{a = 11.54 m/s^(2)}

Use the formula F = m · a to solve:

F = Force (N)

m = mass (kg)

a = acceleration (m /s²)

75 = 6.5a

a ≈ 11.54 m/s²

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