An astronaut (70.0 kg) is on a 15,000 kg rocket. It takes off from the launchpad on 3) Earth, with the engines providing 200,000 N of thrust. What is the astronaut's apparent weight as it is taking off?

An astronaut (70.0 kg) is on a 15,000 kg rocket. It takes off from the launchpad on 3) Earth, with the engines providing 200,000 N of thrust. What is the astronaut's apparent weight as it is taking off?

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An Introduction to Physical Science

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Chapter3: Force And Motion

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