Not sure how you got that one.bewger said:I tried doing [tex] \frac{9.8(Thrust - mass)}{mass} = a [/tex]
Yes.bewger said:So, if a = F/m, then is that also the initial acceleration also?
In order to get the force due to gravity--which is the rocket's weight--you would multiply the mass by g = 9.8 m/s^2.It stated not to neglect gravity, do I multiply gravity by the mass into the equation?
fizzynoob said:Sum the forces, draw a free body diagram if you need to
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Fg = force of gravity = mass * gravity
Ft = thrust of rocket
sum of the forces in Y = Ft - Fg = ma;
solve for a
Initial upward acceleration refers to the rate at which an object initially increases its upward velocity. It is typically measured in meters per second squared (m/s^2) and is a key factor in understanding an object's motion.
Initial upward acceleration is calculated by dividing the change in upward velocity by the change in time. This can be represented by the formula a = (vf - vi)/t, where a is the acceleration, vf is the final velocity, vi is the initial velocity, and t is the time taken.
The main factors that affect initial upward acceleration are the force applied to the object and the mass of the object. The greater the force or the lighter the object, the higher the initial upward acceleration will be.
Initial upward acceleration is the acceleration at the beginning of an object's motion, whereas constant upward acceleration refers to a situation where the upward acceleration remains the same over time. In other words, initial upward acceleration is the starting point for an object's motion, while constant upward acceleration is a sustained acceleration.
Initial upward acceleration is important in physics because it helps us understand and predict the motion of objects. By knowing the initial upward acceleration, we can calculate an object's velocity and position at any given time, and make predictions about its future motion based on the laws of physics.