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A space vehicle is coasting at a constant velocity of 22.3 m/s in the y direction relative to a space station. The pilot of the vehicle fires a RCS (reaction control system) thruster, which causes it to accelerate at 0.277 m/s^2 in the x direction. After 46.6 s, the pilot shuts off the RCS thruster. After the RCS thruster is turned off, find:

a. The magnitude.
b. The direction of the vehicle's velocity relative to the space station. Express the direction as an angle (in degrees) measured from the y direction.

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Answer:

a) 25.76 m/s

b) 30°

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A space vehicle is coasting at a constant velocity of 22.3 m/s in the y direction-example-1
A space vehicle is coasting at a constant velocity of 22.3 m/s in the y direction-example-2
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