Oh, it's that simple?
Haha, I was thinking rocket science, so it's bound to be complicated. But I guess not..
So it's just simple conservation of mechanical energy? Well, except I need to use the -mgR/r as potential energy..
Thank you!
But since the rocket is being shot upwards, probably at 90 degrees, it will probably hit the surface of the Earth. The angle is high enough I think.
But, assuming that the rocket does hit the surface, how would I calculate the acceleration or velocity at a certain height of the rocket on its...
Will it be regular free fall?
I think free fall assumes the same gravitational force for the entire downward motion.
However, rockets go high enough to feel a different gravitational force at the top of its motion. As it goes down, it will experience more and more gravitational force.
So I...
Homework Statement
Hello, I am currently a gr 12 high school student, and I am stuck in a problem. Please help :)
The problem: Consider the motion of a rocket near the surface of the Earth. In this case, mass, in the form of gas is expelled from the rocket to propel the rocket upwards. A...