Question

A SpaceX rocket launched from the Boca Chica space port must attain a speed of 10000 m/s during the first 6 minutes of flight. Using the first equation of motion, determine the acceleration needed for a succesful take off.

Answer 1

27.78 m/s²

Step-by-step explanation:

t = Time taken = 6 minutes

u = Initial velocity = 0 (assuming it started from rest)

v = Final velocity = 10000 m/s

s = Displacement

a = Acceleration due to gravity = 9.81 m/s²

First equation of motion

`v=u+at\\\Rightarrow a=(v-u)/(t)\\\Rightarrow a=(10000-0)/(6* 60)\\\Rightarrow a=27.78\ m/s^2`

Acceleration of the rocket is 27.78 m/s²