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A net constant force of 1500 N gives a toy rocket an acceleration of 2.5 m/s squared. what is the the mass of the rocket?

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We have

F=1500N

a=2.5 m/s^2

We use the next formula


F=ma

Where F is the force, m is the mass and a is the acceleration

Then we substitute


1500=2.5\text{ m}

Then we isolate the m


m=(1500)/(2.5)=600kg

ANSWER

the mass of the rocket is 600kg

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