A rocket of mass 1000 kg is initially at rest in space. The rocket engines are turned on, and a cons

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A rocket of mass 1000 kg is initially at rest in space. The rocket engines are turned on, and a constant thrust of 5000 N is exerted for 20 seconds. What is the final velocity of the rocket?

Professor PC Thomas Classes · Answer

$v = \frac{F}{m}t = 100 	ext{ m/s}$.