A rocket of mass 1.8x104 kg accelerates at 208 m/s2 for 20 s from an initial speed of 5,477 m/s. How much kinetic energy (in J) has the rocket gained?

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A rocket of mass 1.8x104 kg accelerates at 208 m/s2 for 20 s from an initial speed of 5,477 m/s. How much kinetic energy (in J) has the rocket gained?

Correct Answer: 5.66000000000E11 ± 1% 

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