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A 8.0 x 10* kg spaceship is at rest in deep space. Its thrusters provide a force of 1200 kN. The spaceship fires its thrusters for 20 s, then coasts for 17 km.

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How long does it take the spaceship to coast this distance?

A 8.0 x 10 kg spaceship is at rest in deep space.
Its thrusters provide a force of 1200 kN. The
spaceship fires its thrusters for 20 s, then coasts for
17 km.
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