Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321740904
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-090-8

Chapter 1 - Concepts of Motion - Exercises and Problems - Page 29: 2

Answer

See the motion graph below.

Work Step by Step

In this problem, we do not have enough information about the rocket but we can assume that it is accelerating upward since we know it must start at zero speed. So, the initial speed is zero, and the rocket speeds up at a constant rate while moving upward. This means that $\left(a_y=+\;\rm constant\right)$. And hence, the motion diagram must be as seen below.
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