Resulting Velocity of Astronaut/Equipment: 1,960N in 2s

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To determine the resulting velocity of the astronaut and equipment after firing a 100 N rocket backpack for 2 seconds in space, the astronaut's mass must first be calculated from the weight of 1,960 N using the equation w = mg. Once the mass is known, the acceleration can be found using Newton's second law, F = ma, where the force is the thrust from the rocket backpack. With the acceleration and time provided, the final velocity can be calculated. The key steps involve calculating mass, then acceleration, and finally applying the time to find the resulting velocity.
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Homework Statement


On Earth, an astronaut and equipment weight 1,960.0 N. While weightless inspace, the astronaut fires a 100 N rocket backpack for 2.0 s. What is the resulting velocity of the astronauts and equipment?


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The Attempt at a Solution


t=2.0 s
w=mg


i am super lost...
idk which equation to use :S
i only know of
v=d/t :S
please help... i would truly appreciate it...
 
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You know the weight, so figure the mass.

You know the force, so figure the acceleration. F = M*a after all.

You know the acceleration, you know the time ... you know the answer.
 

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