A toy rocket, launched from the ground, rises vertically with an acceleration of 20 m/s2 for 6.0 s until its motor stops. Disregarding any air resistance, what maximum height above the ground will the rocket achieve?

a. 1.1 km
b. 0.73 km
c. 1.9 km
d. 0.39 km
e. 1.5 km


A

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