Answer:
The maximum height reached by the rocket is 486.53 m
Explanation:
Given;
initial velocity of the rocket, u = 0
acceleration of the rocket, a= 20 m/s²
duration of the rocket first motion, t = 4 s
The distance traveled by the rocket before its thrust failed
h₁ = ut + ¹/₂at²
h₁ = 0 + ¹/₂ x 20 x 4²
h₁ = 160 m
The second distance moved by the rocket is calculated as follows;
The velocity of the rocket before its thrust failed;
v = u + at
v = 0 + 20 x 4
v = 80 m/s
This becomes the initial velocity for the second stage
At maximum height, the final velocity = 0
[tex]v_f^0 = v_i^2 - 2gh_2\\\\0 = (80)^2 - (2 \times 9.8)h_2\\\\0 = 6400 - 19.6h_2\\\\19.6h_2 = 6400\\\\h_2 = \frac{6400}{19.6} \\\\h_2 = 326.53 \ m[/tex]
The maximum height reached by the rocket = h₁ + h₂
= 160 + 326.53
= 486.53 m
