orbitalmechanics
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1 Newton = 1 kg * m/s^2
== Vehicle
80kg (175 lbs)
80k in earth's gravity (9.8m/s^2) creates 784 Newtons of downward force.
== Motor
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_rocket_motor_classification
Size J - 1,000 N*s (enough to overcome gravity)
== Questions
Given that the motor has run for one second,
What is the speed of the vehicle?
What is the altitude of the vehicle?
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