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A rocket is launched vertically from the ground. The acceleration produced by the engine is 9 gs (9 * 9.8 m/s2).

The engine fires for 12 seconds. 220 seconds after launch a parachute deploys which produces a constant deceleration of 5 m/s2.
(a) What is the maximum height attained? (b) What is the total time of flight? (c) (e) At what altitude did the parachute deploy? What is the maximum speed of the rocket? (d) What is the final velocity of the rocket?

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