You launch a model rocket up into the sky. Right after launch the rocket is accelerating upwards at 10 m/s2. What is the magnitude of the net force in Newtons on the rocket if the rocket has a mass of 0.1 kg?
To determine the magnitude of the net force on the rocket, we can use Newton's second law of motion, which states that the net force acting on an object is equal to the product of its mass and acceleration.
In this case, the mass of the rocket is given as 0.1 kg, and the acceleration is 10 m/s². Therefore, we can calculate the net force using the following formula:
Net Force = Mass × Acceleration
Substituting the given values:
Net Force = 0.1 kg × 10 m/s²
Now, let's do the calculation:
Net Force = 0.1 kg × 10 m/s²
= 1 kg·m/s²
The unit of force in the International System of Units (SI) is the Newton (N). 1 Newton is equal to 1 kg·m/s². Therefore, the magnitude of the net force on the rocket is 1 N.
So, the magnitude of the net force on the rocket is 1 Newton.