Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2025 · Paper 11 · Question 12

A rocket has a weight of W and an initial acceleration of a as the rocket leaves the ground vertically. The acceleration of free fall is g. Which expression gives the initial upward force exerted on the rocket due to the engine?

1. AWa/g + W
2. BWa/g
3. CWa/g – W
4. DWa + W

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