1. A space shuttle transportation system, when fully loaded and fully fueled, has a mass of approximately 1.80 x 106 kg. What is the downward force of gravity on the system at blast-off?
2. The space shuttle's solid rocket boosters plus the shuttle's own liquid fuel engines provide an upward thrust of 2.70 x 107 N. What is the net force on the shuttle system at blast-off?
3. What is the acceleration of the shuttle as it is leaving the launching platform?
2. The space shuttle's solid rocket boosters plus the shuttle's own liquid fuel engines provide an upward thrust of 2.70 x 107 N. What is the net force on the shuttle system at blast-off?
3. What is the acceleration of the shuttle as it is leaving the launching platform?