Rocket Problem: An observer 2 km from the launching pad observes a rocket ascending

Chapter 6, Problem 7

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Rocket Problem: An observer 2 km from the launching pad observes a rocket ascending vertically. At one instant, the angle of elevation is 21. Five seconds later, the angle has increased to 35. Space shuttle on launch pad at Cape Kennedy, Florida a. How far did the rocket travel during the 5-sec interval? b. What was its average speed during this interval? c. If the rocket keeps going vertically at the same average speed, what will be the angle of elevation 15 sec after the first sighting?

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