Answer:
m = 81281.5 pounds.
Explanation:
Given that,
Force, F = 73 kN
Acceleration of the space shuttle, a = 16000 mi/h²
1 miles/h² = 0.0001241 m/s2
16000 mi/h² = 1.98 m/s²
We need to find the mass of the spacecraft.
According to Newton's second law,
F = ma
m is mass of the spacecraft
[tex]m=\dfrac{F}{a}\\\\m=\dfrac{73\times 10^3\ N}{1.98\ m/s^2}\\\\m=36868.68\ kg[/tex]
Since, 1 kg = 2.20462 pounds
m = 81281.5 pounds
Hence, the mass of the spacecraft is 81281.5 pounds.
