Question

A rocket accelerates upwards at 6.20 ft/s/s. How far will the rocket travel in 2 minutes?

Answer 1

44,640 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

assuming the rocket started from rest, then v₀ = 0

2 min = 120 s

Δx = v₀t + 1/2at²

Δx = 0 + 1/2(6.2 ft/s²)(120 s)² = 44,640 ft ≈ 8.45 mi