Model Rocket Flight: Graphing Acceleration, Velocity, and Height

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The discussion focuses on graphing the acceleration, velocity, and height of a model rocket during its flight. After the rocket runs out of fuel, it will experience a downward acceleration of 9.81 m/s² due to gravity. Participants seek guidance on the general shape and direction of the graphs, particularly the height vs. time curve before fuel depletion. It is suggested that the rocket experiences constant upward acceleration while the motor is active, leading to a parabolic height curve. The conversation emphasizes the need for sketching the graphs rather than providing numerical data.
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A model rocket is launched with an upward acceleration, after t seconds it runs out of fuel at x height. Sketch the a vs. t, v vs. t, and position vs. t graphs for the rocket from the time of launch until the moment it reaches max height.

-I know that after the rocket runs out of fuel it will accelerate at 9.81m/s^2 down..other than that I'm having a hard time tackling this question.
-The graphs only have to be sketches (no numbers)
-I know this will be hard to answer in words..I just need a general idea of the shape and direction of the curve for each graph.
 
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What does the height/time curve look like before it runs out of fuel?
You can probably assume constant acceleration from the motor
 

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