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a rocket with an initial velocity of 20 m/s fires another engine that gives it an acceleration of 4 m/s2 over 10 seconds. How far did the rocket travel during this time?

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Answer: 400 m

Explanation:

Vf= 20 + (4*10)

Vf= 60 [m/s]

x= (60^2 - 20^2) / (2*4)

x= 400 m

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