The mass of a spacecraft is about 435 kg . an engine designed to increase the speed of the spacecraft while in outer space provides 0.09-n thrust at maximum power. by how much does the engine cause the craft's speed to change in 1 week of running at maximum power? describe any assumptions you made.

Δ v =  125 m/s

Explanation:

given,

mass of space craft = 435 Kg

thrust = 0.09 N

time = 1 week

       = 7 x 24  x 60 x 60 s

change in speed of craft = ?

Assuming no external force is exerted on the space craft

now,

a = 2.068 x 10⁻⁴ m/s²

using equation of motion

Δ v = a t

Δ v = 2.068 x 10⁻⁴ x 7 x 24 x 60 x 60

Δ v =  125 m/s

when two balls of the different masses are dropped from equal height, they reach the ground at the same time .this is because they experience the same acceleration.

the acceleration is independent of mass.

thus when they are dropped they will always maintain the same velocity and travel the same distance (neglect air resistance of course) at the same time.