Question

A rocket fires its engines to launch straight up from rest with an upward acceleration of 5 m/s2 for 10 seconds. After this time, the engine shuts off and the rocket freely falls straight down back to Earth's surface.

Please help! This is for AP Physics.

Answer 1

EDIT: I didn't realize that I had solved the problem wrong, so I deleted my answer. The other answer to this question is really good so look at that one, not this. I'm so sorry!

Answer 2

Hi! These graphs I'm providing below are the answer to this problem, as well as the free response sections. I'll attach them below for you.

Hope this helps! :)